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- 1940 census, New Hartford, Oneida, NY, fam # 467, Fuller Kenneth, owns his home with a value of $10,000, ae 30, 5 yr college, born in NY, family relocated from Utica, NY, Lawyer - Law Office; Ferne, wife, ae 32, 4 yr college, born in NY; Diana, daughter, ae 8, 2nd grade, born in NY; Eugene, son, ae 4.
- Where was she during the 1930 census?
Marriage Notes for Kenneth Wood Fuller and Ferne Amelia Griffith
- Wedding Announcement (The Utica Observer - Dispatch, NY, Monday, February, 9, 1931)
Remsen - The marriage of Miss Fern A. Griffith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Griffith, and Kenneth W. Fuller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Fuller of Utica, occured at noon Saturday at the home of the bride's parents on Main Street.
Miss Madeline Griffith, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Howard C. Fuller, brother of the groom was best man.
The bride's gown was of blue crepe and she carried white roses and lillies of the valley. The bridesmaids gown was of red chiffon and she carried Talisman roses and lillies of the valley.
The bride was a graduate of the Reemsen High School and of Cornell University, class of 1929, where she receiveda B. S. degree. She has been an assistant instructor in the Home Economics Department of Cornell College in Iowa for the past year and a half.
Mr. Fuller is a graduate of Cornell University, having recieved his --- D. degree in 19-- and his A. B. degree two years earlier. He is associated with the law firm of Fuller, Brown & Hubbard in Utica.
After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served after which Mr. and Mrs. Fuller left on a short wedding trip. they will be at hame at 1311 (?) Storre (?) Avenue, Utica after mar. 7.
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- Teacher (Mohawk Valley, Gateway to the West)
- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, Monday, Nov. 16, 1981)
Mrs. Helen V. Warner, of' 15 Collage Place. November 15, 1981. She was born in Ilion, May 29, 1894, the daughter of Harry and Maude Bellinger Van Alstyne. She received her education in Ilion Schools, graduating in 1912, and graduated from Oswego Normal School in 1915. Mrs. Warner taught in the Frankfort and Whitesboro School System until her retirement She was married to Dr. August E. Witzel in Ilion in 1918. Dr. Witzel died in 1944. In 1951, she was married to Dr. George L Warner, in Newark, NY. Dr. Warner died in 1974. Mrs. Warner was a member of St George's Episcopal Church. She was a life member of the Oneida Chapter D.A.R., just receiving her 50-year membership. She was a member of the Ilion Chapter of the Evening Star, and Utica Chapter of Save the Children Federation. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Stuart (Patricia) Lucas, of Rochelle Park, N.J.: two stepsons and daughters-in-law. Dr J Roger (Lorraine) Warner, of Snyder, N.Y.; Dr. F. Hugh (Doris) Warner, of Dayton Plains, Michigan: one step-daughter-in-law, Mrs. Muriel Warner, of Ottawa, Canada: one sister, Mrs. Esther Davis, of Ilion: 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from St. George's Episcopal Church, 2614 Genesee St., with the Rev Edward C. Shaw, officiating, assisted by the Rev. George B. Greene. Interment will be in Ilion Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 at the Elwood T. Day Funeral Home Inc., State St. at Oneida St. In Mrs. Warner's memory, memorials may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church
- AKA: Warner (GFG)
- He resided at State Hospital at Utica NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed as a Doctor by the State of New York and was unmarried.
- 1920 census, Utica (Ward 14) Oneida, NY - Utica State Hospital - Witzel August, rents his home, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Physician - State Hospital; Helen M, wife, ae 25, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Brooklyn (District 762) Kings, NY, (681 Clarkson Ave) fam # 11 - Witzel August E, officer, ae 40, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Physician - Institution; Helen V, wife, ae 35, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Housewife; Patricia A, daughter, ae 6, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, New York, Kings, NY, (681 Clarkson Avenue) fam # 19 - Witzel August, ae 50, 5 yr college, born in NY, Physician - State Hospital; Helen, wife, ae 45, 2 yr college,born in NY; Patricia, daughter, ae 16, born in NY.- Obituary (The Palladium Times, Oswego, NY, 16 May 1944)
Dr. August Edward Witzel, 53, a former Oswegonian and superintendent of the Newark State School since Oct. 1, 1940, died suddenly at 7:20 o'clock last night at his home, 729 Church street, Newark.
He was stricken in his office at the school yesterday morning. He went to his home and was eating his evening meal in bed when the fatal attack came. He was a victim of an acute attack of heart disease, according to his personal physician.
A native of Oswego, Dr. Witzel was known as a "career man" in the state hospital service. He attended the Oswego High school from 1904 to 1908 and received his bachelor of science degree at Syracuse University. Following his graduation from Syracuse Medical college in 1916, he entered Utica State Hospital as an intern.
During his college days at Syracuse, Dr. Witzel was coxswain of the freshman and varsity rowing crews, president of the freshman class, president of his freshman medical class and a member of class baseball and football teams.
To supplement his medical training he took a course in neuropathology in 1924 and one in child guidance in 1928 at the Psychiatric Institute.
At the Utica institution Dr. Witzel won promotion to assistant physician in September, 1917, and was named senior assistant in 1920. In 1925 he was appointed director of clinical psychiatry at Brooklyn State Hospital and later was named assistant physician of that hospital.
On July 1, 1940, he was detailed as acting medical inspector for the State Department of Mental Hygiene and held that post until he was appointed superintendent at Newark.
Dr. Witzel conducted mental hygiene and child guidance clinics and taught courses at Cornell Medical College and Long Island Medical College. He had written numerous papers on administrative and psychiatric topics and was a frequent lecturer before medical meetings.
He was a member of the Medical Society of the State of New York, of the New York Society of Clinical psychiatry, the Brooklyn Neurological Society, was a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of the Newark Lions club.
He is survived by his wife, the former Helen M. Van Alstyne of Ilion, whom he married in 1917, and a daughter, Miss Patricia Ann Witzel.
- Death Announcement (Utica Morning Telegram, NY, Tuesday, March 8 (?), 1921)
Ilion ...
Dr. and Mrs. Wetzel of Utica have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant son, which occured at birth at 4:30 o'clock last evening. Mrs. Wetsel was formerly Helen Van Alstyne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Alstyne of Otsego Street, this village.
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- Engagement Annnouncement (The Ilion Sentinel, NY, Thursday, June 22, 1944)
The engagement of Miss Patricia Witzel, daughter of Mrs. A. Edward Witzel, and the late Dr. Witzel, has been announced. Miss Witzel is the daughter of the former Miss Helen M. VanAlstyne.
Miss Witzsl Will marry Lt. Vincent A. Trump. Army Air Force, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Trump, Memphis, Tenn.
Miss Witzel graduated last month from Syracuse university, where she was editor-in-chief of the. Daily Orange. She is a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and Theta Sigma Phi, women's professional journalism honorary, and Eta Pi Upsilon, senior, women's honorary.
Lt. Trump graduated from the University of Kansas, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, He has been stationed at Syracuse university for the past years as plans and training officer of the 66th CTS. His father is resident manager of the Memphis-Fisher Aircraft Corp.
- Obituary (The Daily Press, Utica, NY, Thursday, April 4, 1974)
Dr. George L. Warner, 83, of 16 Cottage Place, a retired psychiartrist. died yesterday in Faxton Hospital.
He was born in Kayuga. Ontario, Canada. He attended Queens University Medical School. Kingston, Ontario after three years as a high school science master.
He was a sergeant in the hospital corps and then an infantry officer with the Canadian Black Watch Batallion. He also was a navigator with the Royal Air Force bomber squadron.
Dr. Warner began his psychiatric practice in 1923 as an intern at Marcy State Hospital. He became clinical director of Mattewan State Hospital in 1931. After serving there for 10 years, Dr. Warner
became clinical director at Utica State.
He later transferred to Marcy State where he was acting director. He became director of Craig Colony State School and Hospital. Sonyea, in 1957. Dr. Warner retired in 1960.
He was a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and past president of the Mohawk Valley Neuropsychiatric Society. He had authored many articles on psychiatric problems.
Dr. Warner was a member of the New York State Society of Medicne, former warden and member of St. George's Episcopal
Church, member of' American Legion of Oneida County and Fort Schuyler Cub.
He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Kingston, Ontario.
His first wife, Marie Oldfield, of Ontario, Canada, died in 1948. In 1951 he married Mrs. Helen Witzel of Ilion.
Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Dr. John Warner, Snyder; Dr. Hugh Warner, Drayton Plains, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Patricia Lucas, Rochelle Park, N.J..; a brother, Harold, Surry, British Columbia.
The funeral will be at 11 Saturday in St. George's Episcopal Church with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
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- Teacher (Mohawk Valley, Gateway to the West)
- 1940 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (301 Otsego St) fam # 97 - She is divorced and living with her father with her children.
- Parentage presumed based on census records.
- 1930 census, German Faltts, (Ilion) Herkimer, NY, (14 Frederick Strreet) fam # 446 - Davis Nathan B, rents his home, ae 29, married at age 24, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in England, Traveling Salesman - --- Laboratory; Esther V, wife, ae 33, married at age 29, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in Md; Sarah E, daughter, ae 8/12, born in NY.
Marriage Notes for Esther B Van Alstyne and Nathan B Davis
- Wedding Shower (Utica Daily Press, NY, Saturday, March 27, 1926)
Ilion, March 26 - Miss Esther Van Alstyne of Frederick Street, whose marriage to Nathan B. Davis will take place soon, was the guest of honor at a linen shower given by her aunt, Mrs. Frank Harter, at her home on Armory Street, Friday evening. The decorations followed a color scheme of yellow. Bridge was played. About 25 were present to enjoy the pre-nuptial event.
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Marriage Notes for Sarah Estelle Davis and Herbert H Espy
- Wedding Announcement (Ilion Sentinel, NY, Thursday, September 10, 1953)
Miss Sarah Estelle Davis, daughter of Mrs. Ester Davis, 308 West St, and Herbert H. Espy. Madison, Wis., son of Dr. and Mrs Herbert Espy, Hallowell, Me, were married on Saturday in St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. R. Louis Somers rector officiating.
Wedding music was provided by Mrs. Nellie Doodson Surll, Church organist
Mrs. N, Van Davis of Morris, sister-tn-law of the bride was matron of honor.
Dr. Espy acted as best man and ushers were James Collins, Buffalo and Matthew Harron of Rochester. Jeanne Ray Dans small niece of the bride was flower girl.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Parish House the couple leaving afterward for a wedding trip in the Adirondacks.
They will make their home in Madison, Wisc., where the bridegroom is studying for his Ph. at the graduate school at the University of Wisconsin.
Mrs. EspDy will be one of the staff at General Hospital, Madison.
She was a graduate from Radcliffe College and the Mass. General Hospital, School of Nursing.
Pre-nuptlal parties were given by Miss Ruth Gordon, Mrs. George Bluett, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bellinger and Dr. and Mrs. Espy.
Guests attended the wedding from Boston, Buffalo, Rochester, Broadalbin, Utica, Barneveld, Syracuse, Frankfort, Morris, Maine, Newark, N. J., Geneseo, Coxsackie, Binghamton, Herkimer and Ilion.
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- 1930 census, Highland Park, Wayne, MI, (1270 Lincoln Avenue) fam # 70 - Partis Edward, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 29, married at age 27, born in England, parents born in England, immigrated in 1923 - Electrical - Power & Light Company; Julia, wife, ae 19, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Buffalo, Erie, NY, (163 Nowalk Avenue) fam # 202 - Partis Edward, rents hi shome, ae 39, 3 yr college, born in England, Electrician - Motor and Axle Plant; Julia, wife, ae 30, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Organist - Church; Jane, daughter, ae 10, 3rd grade, bron in MI; Thomas, son, ae 4, born in NY.
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- Is this him? SSDI: Thomas C. Partis - Last Residence: 12521 Craryville, Columbia, New York - BORN: 21 Aug 1935 - Died: 18 Mar 2009 - State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1951-1952)
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Marriage Notes for Ruth Louise Taylor and Charles Philip Reynolds Jr
- Engagement Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, July 11, 1940)
Mr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Taylor of Ardsley road have announced the engagement of their daughter Miss Ruth Louise Taylor, to Charles P. Reynolds Jr., son of Mr. and mrs. Reynolds of Evanston, Ill.
Miss Taylor, a graduate of Nott Terrace High school and St. Lawrence university, is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She is employed by the Schenectady family welfare bureau. Mr. Reynolds, a graduate of Iowa State college and a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, is employed by the General Electric Co.
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24036. Charles Philip Reynolds III
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- Birth Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, June 18, 1950)
Mr..and Mrs. C. P. Reynolds Jr. of Hazelton drive, White Plains, have announced the birth of a daughter, Gail Taylor Reynolds, on June 8 in the White Plains hospital.
Mrs. Reynolds is the former Ruth L. Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gorton Taylor of Ardsley road.
The couple has two other children, Nancy Jane, and Charles Philip III.
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- Obituary (Eagle-Bulletin, DeWitt, NY, March 7, 1974)
Mrs. Jane T. Bobst, 50, of Carriage House East, Manlius, died Friday, March 1. in a local nursing home.
A resident of Manlius for 14 years, she was a native of Schenectady. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Manlius and Corleer Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are her husband, Alfred E. Bobst; four daughters, Mrs. Susan Clark of Hamilton, and the Misses Kristen and Martha, of Ithaca, and Laura Bobst of Manlius; her mother. Mrs. Dorothy C. Taylor of Saratoga; a sister, Mrs. Charles P. Reynolds of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a grandchild.
Private services were at the convenience of the family at the Newell and Tellman Funeral Home, the Rev. J. R. Buskey officiating. Contributions may be made to the building fund of the United Methodist Church of Manlius.
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Marriage Notes for Kristen Jane Bobst and Richard Allen Conger
- Engagement Announcement (Eagle-Bulletin, DeWitt, NY, January 23, 1969)
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bobst of Manlius have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Jane Bobst, to Richard Allen Conger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlon J, Conger, Griffin Rd. Syracuse.
Miss Bobst is a graduate of Niskayuna High School Schenectady, and is a sophomore at Alfred University. She is majoring in Nursing and is a member of Sigma Chi Nu sororty.
Mr. Conger is a graduate of Onondaga Central High School, Syracuse and attended State University at Buffalo. He is in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan.
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- Birth Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Wednesday, November 5, 1952)
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bobst Jr. of McClennan street have announced the birth of a daughter, Martha Gerhart Bobst, on Friday, Oct. 31, at the Ellis Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobst have two other daughters, Susan Dorothy and Kristen Jane.
Mrs. Bobst is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Taylor of Ardsley road.
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14797. William Carner Hardstock
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- Birth Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, March 27, 1928)
Births ...
Son, William Carner to Mr. and Mrs. Howard William Hardstock, 1049 Maryland avenue.- Newspaper Article (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, June 9, 1953)
WILLIAM C. HARDSTOCK of 1049 Maryland avenue, son of Mrs. Ernest. Griffiths and Howard W, Hardstock, will receive the degree of bachelor of arts at commencement exercises at Lafayette College on June 12. He majored in economics.
He is a member of Delta Upsilon social fraternity, Maroon Key Society and Calumer and was captain of the lacrosse team on which he played for four years and manager of the wrestling team. He will enter the General Electric business training course at Syracuse. He is married and has a son, Guy Edward.
Marriage Notes for William Carner Hardstock and Lois Virginia Longacre
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, February 11, 1952)
Mr. and Mrs. Burtine Longacre of Newton Square, Pa. have announced the marriage of their daughter, Lois Virginia, to William C. Hardstock, son of Mrs. Ernest Griffiths and Howard W. Hardstock of Schenectady.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. E. Morgan on Jan. 29 at the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Pa. in the presence of the immediate families. Mrs. William Bently Jr., sister of the bride and James E. Wren, a fraternity brother of the groom, were attendants.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardstock will reside at 116 March Village, Layfayette College, Easton, Pa., where Mr. Hardstock is a junior.
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14799. William Lester Cunningham Lake
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- 1930 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (1650 Howard Ave) fam # 134 - Streeter Carl W, owns his home with a value of $4500, owns a radio, ae 52, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Stationary Engineer - cotton company; Walter A, son, ae 24, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Salesman - Wise gas station; Catheirne, daughter-in-law, ae 25, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Orson, son, ae 19, Automobile mechanic - C H Maynard Auto Company; Catherine J, granddaughter, ae 9/12, born in NY; Lyons Daniel, father-in-law, ae 65, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - cotton company; Orendorf Floyd, cousin, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, LOaborer - charcoal company.
- 1940 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (944 Stark St) fam # 281 - Streeter Walter, rents his home, ae 34, 8th grade, born in NY, Chauffeur - private family; Catheirne, wife, ae 34, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Catherine Jane, daughter, ae 10, 3rd grade, born in NY,- Estate Notice (Observer-Dispatch, Utica, NY, Wednesday, October 2, 1957)
Walter A. Streeter, who died Mar. 14, 1956, in Utica, left an estate grossing $25,952. The deductions were $7,191, leaving a net of $18,760. The beneficiaries are his widow, Catherine A. Streeter and daughter, Catherine J. Streeter.
14802. Orason Wellington Streeter
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- Where were they during the 1940 census?
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- What happened to her after the divorce ?- Newspaper Article (The Rome Daily Sentinel, NY, Friday, February 2, 1906)
Home, Feb. 2.-Violation of the marriage vows in at least three states of the union is alleged against the defendant in the divorce suit of William J. Thistiewaite against Marie B. Thistiewaite, which went on trial shortly before noon today before Justice W. E. Scripture at his chambers here. Mr. Thistiewaite is a well known real estate dealer of Herkimer. He also owns much land near the Fulton Chain and has a camp on an island in Fourth Lake. His wife is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bargy of Frankfort. The action, which was commenced last May, has attracted considerable attention because of the social prominence of the parties. C. E. Snyder of Snyder, Christaman & Earl of Herkimer appears for the plaintiff, and former State Senator A. M. Mills of Little Falls for the defendant.
The plaintiff and several of his witnesses were on hand at the opening of court. Mrs. Thistiewaite, who now is residing in Chicago, was not present, but Senator Mills said he expected she would be here in a few days. Until she arrived, he said, he would not be able to say how much of a contest would be made by the defense. He consented, however, to the plaintiff putting in his evidence. The answer filed by Mrs. Thistiewaite is a general denial. One child, a boy five years old who is at the home of the plaintiff's mother in Herkimer, has been born to the couple.
Mr. Thistiewaite, the plaintiff, who is 38 years old but looks younger, was the first witness. He testified that he and his wife were married on June 24. 1896, and had lived together until April 7 last. She then went away and has not since returned. Mr. Thistiewaite said be did not learn of the alleged acts of his wife, on which he bases his suit for an absolute divorce, until after her departure. At the time of her leaving he expected she would return. Several letters written by Mrs. Thistiewaite to her husband since her departure were marked for identification and may later on be presented in evidence The witness told of his wife making trips to New York city and to Paducah, Ky. The journey to Kentucky was made by Mrs. Thistiewaite for the purpose of visiting Mrs. Mabel Halboth, Mr. Thistlewaite supposed. Mrs. Halboth was the next witness sworn, and according to her testimony, Mr. Halboth, rather than herself, was the magnet, which drew Mrs. Thistiewaite to Puducah.
Mrs. Halboth's husband is Clay Halboth, a commercial traveler, and in February, 1905, the couple were temporarily staying at the Palmer House, in Paducah, Ky., where Mrs. Thistiewaite came to visit them and was assigned an adjoining room, connected by a door. The two women had become friends in Herkimer, where Mrs. Halboth lived prior to her marriage. On the witness stand, Mrs. Halboth, who is an attractive young woman, told a remarkable story of alleged intimacy between her husband and Mrs. Thistiewaite, which she claimed was carried on under her very eyes at the hotel. Tears streamed down her face as she told her story, which seemed remarkable, considering the fact that Mrs. Thistiewaite continued to be her guest. Mrs. Halboth, in answer to a question from her attorney, said she was powerless to take action which would end the affair at the hotel because she was about to become a mother.
Mrs. Halboth said that on one occasion she had seen her husband in bed with Mrs. Thistlewate.
Mrs. Halboth testified that on Feb. 17 she and her husband left Paducah and went to the home of Mr. Halboth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Halboth, in Pemberton, O. Mrs. Thistiewaite went along with them. Mrs. Halboth testified that while there, one morning she and her mother heard Halboth walking away from Mrs. Thistlewaite's room on his tip toes. On Feb. 25, Mrs. Halboth said her husband and Mrs. Thistiewaite went away and remained for two days. When they returned Mrs. Halboth left her husband and subsequently became a mother. Her home now is in West Liberty, near Pittsburg. Pa.
The next witness was Sylvester Wilson, a member of the Herkimer police force, who was employed by the plaintiff to shadow Mrs. Thistiewaite last spring after she had left her husband. This was before Mr. Wilson joined the police force. Wilson traced Mrs. Thistlewaite's movements in Pemberton and Sidney, O., and Chicago. He told of collecting evidence from various persons, including employes of a Chicago hotel, where Mrs. Thistiewaite was a guest.
Mrs. Flora Smith of Herkimer told of being in New York city with Mrs. Thistiewaite. after the latter's visit to Paducah Ky. One day while in the metropolis Mrs. Thistiewaite received a bulky letter.
"I supposed, of course, it was from the Mr. Thistiewaite, and asked her how Billy (Mr. Thistiewaite) was," went on the witness. "She replied the letter was not from Billy, but from Clate. She always referred to Mr. Halboth as Clate. Mrs. Thistlewaite then informed me that Mr. and Mrs. Halboth and had had domestic trouble and had parted."
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Thistiewaite and Mrs. Edward Edgett (Mrs. Halboth's sister), all of Herkimer, were in New York together at the time of the letter incident. They remained nearly a week.
Miss Hattie Pullman of Herkimer was sworn. She was employed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thistiewaite in Herkimer in 1904 and 1905. She testified that Mrs. Thistiewaite had told her that she (Mrs. Thistiewaite) received letters from Clate Halboth. "I saw her burn letters in the kitchen stove on several occasions. She told me they were from Halboih."
Q.-Did you ever see Joseph Sullivan sitting on Mrs. Thistlewalte's lap?
A.- I once saw him sitting on the arm of a chair in which she was sitting.
Q.-Were his arms around her neck?
A.-No, one was on the back of the chair.
At the close of Miss Pullman's testimony the trial was adjourned until the middle of the month. In the meantime the defense will decide wether it will fight the case.- Newspaper Article (The Rome Daily Sentinal, Saturday February 17, 1906)
Rome, Feb. 17.-Mrs. Marie B. Thistlewaite of Chicago will contest the suit for divorce brought against her by William J. Thistlewaite of Herkimer. When the case first came up before Justice W. E. Scripture on Feb. 2, the defendant's attorney, ex Senator A. M. Mills of Little Falls, was, not certain how much of a defense would be made, because his client had not yet come east. She was in Justice Scripture's Court here today when the hearing was resumed, and it was announced that later on witnesses would be summoned to tell her side of the story.
Mrs, Thistlewaite is a petite blonde, apparently about 30 years old and pretty. She appeared in court today accompanied by her father. Charles L. Bargy of Frankfort, and was clad in a stylish suit of gray with a white veil of liberal dimensions, forming a conspicuous yet attractive portion of her attire. Mr. Thistlewaite also was in court.
After two witnesses, in addition to the five sworn Feb. 2, had today testified for the plaintiff, the case was adjourned until Monday. March 5, at 9 a, m.. when it is Justice Scripture's intention to. have the taking of the testimony finished "if it takes until midnight," The plaintiff will put in some more evidence but it is assumed by intimations made by Senator Mills, the bulk of time will be occupied by the defense.
The briefness of the hearing today was occasioned by the fact that C. E. Snyder of Herkimer, attorney for the plaintiff, did not know until Friday that the defense would put up a strong fight. Justice Scripture was informed that both sides intend to summon witnesses from other states or take their evidence by commission.
Mary Baker of Herkimer was the first witness sworn today. She is the wife of the proprietor of the Waverly Hotel. Mrs. Baker testified that at one time, in 1902, Mr. and Mrs. Thistlewaite boarded at the hotel and had two rooms on the third floor. She said she had seen a young man, "Cap" Charles of Mohawk, go into Mrs. Thistlewaite's room.
Q.-Afternoons and mornings?
A.-Yes.
Q.-Visits of how long duration?
A.-I have known him to stay an hour or longer.
Q.-Did you see Mr. Thistlewaite about the hotel on these occasions?
A.-No.
The witness said the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Thistlewaite was at the hotel and that at one time when Charles called she heard the child crying in the Thistlewaite apartments. Charles was just going in, and Mrs. Baker said she heard hint say "Keep
still or I'll knock your d-- head off," or words to that effect. Mrs. Baker was not sure of the exact. Ianguage used.
Q.-'Did Charles's visit continue every day ?
A.-Nearly so.
On cross-examination by Senator Mills Mrs. Baker testified that one of the two rooms occupied by the Thistlewate's was a sitting room. She did not see Charles when he made the alleged remark to the child. He had just entered the sitting room. Charles looked to be about 18 years old, but might have been older. She supposed he was "a friend of the family."
The next witness was "Chris" Goodsell, an Adirondack guide, who resides on the shore of Fourth Lake. He has at times taken care of a camp there owned by Mr. Thistlewaite, which is on an island about eighty rods from his own home.
In the year 1904, the witness said, he had observed men at the Thistlewaite camp in the absence of Mr. Thistlewaite. He and seen at least one, a young man of Little Falls, visit the camp at night, and had also seen boys sit in a hammock with Mrs. Thistlewaite. The young man mentioned was spending the summer at the lake.
Q-How old was he?
A.-Well, I'm a poor judge of ages, but 1 should think about 20.
- Newspaper Article (The Rome Daily Sentinel, Saturday, March 17, 1906)
Rome, March 17, - Mrs. Marie B. Thistlewaite of Chicago proposes to fight the divorce adtion brought by her husband, William J. Thistlewaite of Herkimer, by ammending her answer to the complaint and setting up counter charges of violation of the marriage vows. This announcement was made by the defendant's attorney, ex-senator A. M. Mills of Little Falls, when the trial of the case was resumed before Justice William E. Scripture in this city today. If both parties are guilty of adultery, of course no decree of divorce will be allowed.
Senator Mills exhibited as an affidavit in which it was charged the Mr. Thistlewaite visit4ed a house of ill repute in Little Falls, on Christmas 1900; also that he had entertained one or more strange women in his house in 1904. Senator MIlls said Mrs. Thistlewaitehad not learned of the alleged indescretions on the part of her husband until this week, and had not yet had an opportunity to get her evidence in proper shpe. Later - probably while Jusite Scripture is holding court in Herkimer next month - Senator Mills will make a motion to amend the answer so as to bring the aforementioned accusations into the divorce trial, which as it progresses, grows more sensational.
C. E. Snyder, attorney for the plaintiff, came into court today with half a dozen more additional witnesses for the purpose of adding to the testimony already given against Mr. Thistlewaite's handsom young wife, who was on hand today and listened eagerly to every word spoken by the attorneys and witnesses. Mrs. Mable Halboth, now living in Pittsburg, Pa., who was once Mrs. Thistlewaite's chum, was in court today. She in the wife of Clay Halboth, the Ohio commercial traveler who is alledged to be the principal correspondent. She was the star witness at the first hearing, Feb. 2.
James Sullivan of 734 Bleeker street, Utica, 29 years old, was called today and testified that he was the cousin of the plaintiff and had lived in the Thistlewaite home in Herkimer from May 1904, to February 1905. He recalled Mrs. Thistlewaite leaving Herkimer during the latter part of his stay there, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Clay Halboth at Paducah, Ky. Sullivan testified that he received a letter from Mrs. Thistlewaite after she reached Paducah. The letter was admitted in evidence. It was as follows."Well Jo, how are you anyway? I am on the bum. Did not get to bed until 2 o'clock this morning ... Clay (Mr. H.) is perfectly dandy. I am dead in love with him. Guess I will run away with him. He is perfectly willing, but please do not mention it.
"They want me to stay til April. What do you think of that. He is paying $4 (four) per day for my board, but he don't seem tomind that in the least. Yesterday he sent me two dozen roses and a two-pound box of candy, just for a valentine, don't you know. Mable does not care one bit, for she don't like him at all. They don't get along one-tneth as well as Will and I, and you know how that is. He don't like her any better than she does him.
"Well, my dear. In my next I will continue. Yours with best,
"Rie"
"P. S. - Answer as soom as you get this.
It cost me $42 to get here - think of that. Eight dollars per night at the hotel in Cincinnati."This letter was dated at the Palmer House, Paducah, Ky., where Mrs. Thistlewaite and Mr. and Mrs. Halboth were together for nearly a week in February 1905. "Rie" was the name by which Mrs. Thistlewaite was know to her intimate friends.
Mrs. Harry Harbor of Sidney, O., a young woman, was the next witness. She told of Mr. and Mrs. Cley Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite doming to her house, when she lived in Pemberton, O. This was in February, 1905, and the trio had just completed theie stay in Paducah, Ky. Mr. Harbor kept boarders.
"I designated two rooms for these three people" continued the witness. "At bed time I left the three upstairs. I wnet down stairs and came back in a few minutes. The lights were out and I lighted a lamp. I found Mr. and Mrs. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite in bed together."
The witness said she protested and asked them: Are you in the habit of doing this?" According to Mrs. Harbor, Mrs. Thistlewaite replied in the affirmative. The witness said she found the three still in bed together in the morning. They had breakfast about 11 o'clock Mr. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite went on a trolly ride, returning early in the afternoon.
Senator Mills subjected Mrs. Harbor to a long cross-examination concerning the relations between the harbors and the Halboths.
At the noon recess it became known that in the bevy of strangers in Justice Scripture's chambers was Clay Halboth of Pemberton, O., the correspondent. As Mrs. Halboth, Mr. Thistlewaite and Mrs. Thistlewaite also were present, the situation was exceedingly interesting to those conversant with it. Mrs. Halboth, the defendant, and her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bargy of Frankfort, sat together near Senator Mills.
After the recess Mrs. Harbor was recalled to the witness stand and Senator Mills continued to cross-examine her relative to the rooms in her house, in one of which she had testified she found Mr. and Mrs. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite together.
On re-direct examination she swore that when she discovered the trio she called her husband.
Q - In the morning what was the situation? A - Mr.s Halboth was up dressing and Mr. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite were in bed together.
Senator Mills endeavored to bring out that Mr. and Mrs. Harbor, Mr. and Mrs. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite were joking and frolicking n the bed room, and that the Habors did not object to the alledged disgraceful condition of affairs. This point was not established.
Judson Ward Simmons of Pemberton, O., dealer in grain, went on the stand and said he knew Mr. and Mrs. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite and that after their return from Paducah the three called at his house. They remained over night and occupied one room, the witness said.
Q - What happened at night?
A - At bed time Mr. Halboth, Mrs. Simmons and myself called at the guest;s room. all three were in the room and robed in their night clothes.
Q - What did you observe concerning Mrs. Thistlewaite's night robe?
A - Well, it was light in color and of light weight material, too.
Mr. Simmons said there was only one spare room in the house. After he and Mrs. Simmons went into the guest's room all five joined in joking and laughing.
During the cross examination Mr. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite whispered suggestions to Senator Mills, but nothing new of importance was brought out.
The next witness was Mrs. Minie Simmons, wife of the preceeding witness.
Q - Were Mr. and Mrs. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite ever in your home?
A - Yes.
Q - Did they suggest staying all night?
A - Yes, Mr. Halboth dis, but I told them I had only one room. One of them said it would be all right, as they had slept together before.
Mrs. Simmons then told how Mrs. Thistlewaite and Mr. and Mrs. Halboth went to the one spare room to sleep and how she (Mrs. Simmons) and her husband later were called to the apartment after the visits had disrobe.
The witness said that she had seen Mrs. Thistlewaite sitting on Mr. Halboth's lap earlier in the evening, and that Mrs. Halboth was present.Newspaper Article (The Rome Daily Sentinel, Monday, March 19, 1906)
Rome, March 19. - From 9 until 11 o'clock this forenoon Justice Scripture listened to additional testimony in the divorce suit of William J. Thistlewaite of Herkimer against Marie B. Thistlewaite, who is now a pupil in a dramatic school in Chicago.
Both sides having finished with the several witnesses from Ohio, adjournment was taken until April 7 in this city. On that date, or before, ex-Senator A. M. Mills of Little Falls, for the defendant will make a motionto amend the answer so as to bring in counter charges against Mr. Thistlewaite. Unless a new line of examination is opened up by the granting of such a motion, the trial is virtually at an end.
Clay Halboth, the young commercial traveler from Pemberton, O., whom Mr. Thistlewaite names as co-respondent, and who was on the witness stand late Saturday afternoon, was subjected to a -ry cross-examination this forenoon by C. E. Snyder of Herkimer, the plaintiff's attorney. He was inclined to be a belligerent witness. It was brought out that Halboth and his mother, Mrs. Jacob of Pemberton, have been staying at the home of Mrs. Thistlewaite's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bargy of Frankfort awaiting the time when they should be called to testify.
Halboth admitted that when he and Mrs. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Ward Simmons in Pemberton to spend a night in February 1903, he knew that there was but one spare room.
Halboth claimed that he and Mrs. Halboth, Mrs. Thistlewaite and Mr. and Mrs. Simmons got together about midnight in the room assigned to the three guests.
“Were you five there frolicking around in you night clothes until 3 a. m. ? Asked Mr. Snyder
A.- Yes, until about that time.
Q. - Enjoying yourselves as you may a bunch of young people would?
A. - Laughing, joking and cutting up.
Here a spirited discussion between Mr. Snyder and the witness as to what was meant by “cutting up.” And the witness insisted that the five “talked and laughed and told stories.”
Q. - The kind of stories that would look good in print ?
A. - They would look all right in print.
Q. - Well, what kind of stories were they ?
A. - Parlor stories.
Q. - What do you mean by parlor stories ?
A. - The kind of stories that might be told in anybody's parlor.
Q. - You said all five of you were in bed ?
A. - Yes.
Q. - How could al five get in an ordinary bed ?
A. - That is a matter I could never understand.
An alleged account of traveling expenses, submitted by Halboth to his employers and purporting to show that he was on business during the time Mrs. Thistlewaite was the the guest of the Halboths at the Palmer House, Paducah, Ky., was admitted in evidence. The contention of the plaintiff is that Halboth remained at the hotel every night except one during Mrs. Thistlewaite's stay, while Halboth claims the expense account shows that he was away Sunday, February 13, until the following Friday afternoon. Mr. Snyder rained upon him a volley of questions concerning customers he visited in the various places mentioned in the expenses, but the witness could mention the names of only a very few of them. Then the attorney demanded.
“As a mater of fact, didn't you during Mrs. Thistlewaites's visit, make up this account out of whole cloth, perporting to tell of various places where you had been, when, in fact you were at the Palmer House in Paducah, and wasn't it because of this bogus account that you were fired ?” demanded Mr. Snyder.
“No sir: I deny that most emphatically.” Answered youn Halboth.
Mrs. Jacob Halboth of Pemberton, O., mother of the correspondent, was the next witness to take the stand for the defense. She denied the bedroom incident concerning her son and Mrs. Thistlewaite, to which her daughter-in-law had testified, and relative to the alleged escapades of the three young people at the Simmons and Harbor homes. She was asked:
“Did they tell you that they had been sleeping three in a bed ?”
A.- They laughed about it.
Justice Scripture questioned the witness as to trouble between her and her daughter-in-law, and what followed indicated that, despite the estrangements coincident with the Thistlewaite case, Mrs. Halboth and her daughter-in-law cherish a feeling of mutual affection. Mabel Halboth, sitting in the rear of the court room, and the elder Mrs. Halboth both sobbed bitterly when the latter, in answer to the Judge's inquiry, replied: “We never had any more trouble than that which might be expected betewwn mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. Her clothers are still at our house.
Several witnesses were called in rebuttal before the hearing was adjourned.
At Saturday's session it was announced that the defendant had made up her mind to fight the divorce action brought by her husband. Mr. Mills, who represents Mrs. Thistlewaite, presented his affidavit stating that he desired to serve an amended answer in this case to show that the plantiff was guilty of infidelity in Little Falls on Christmas Day, 1900, and also at his home in Herkimer in 1904. The names of the women being unknown.
The Court said that if were shown that both parties were guilty neither could secure a divorce. He told the attorneys that they might as well proceed with the witnesses present, and that Mr. Mills could make his motion at the next regular special term, the first Saturday of next month. Mr. Mills said that the facts in the affidavit had not become known to the defendant till the past week.
C. E. Snyder, attorney for the plaintiff, had a number of witnesses in court to swear against the handsome and young defendant, among them being Mrs. Clay Halboth once the friend of Mrs. Thistlewaite who is registered at the Stanwix Hotel as Mrs. J. A. Halboth of Pemberton, O.
Mrs. Thistlewaite was sworn, She asit that she was married in 1896. She admitted that Clay Halboth and his wife and she had ofter slept together three in a bed. She denied having criminal relations wil Halboth. On these occasions she said that she slept next to the wall and Mrs. Halboth in the middle.
Mr. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite are noe stopinf at her father's farm in Frankfort.
Halboth on the stand confirmed that he and his wife and Mrs. Thistlewaite had slept together on seve4ral occasions in the same bed, but emphatically denied that there had been any criminal relations between them. He said that when the three of them slept together he would get on the outside, well roll over and go to sleep, and Mrs. Halboth would sleep in the middle. He said Mrs. Halboth and Mrs. Thistlewaite would get up first and go downstairs, then he would get up. Willaim (?) said, “It was simply a case of young people together enjoying themselves, it was a jolly bunch and no one thought about it.” He denied that he had ever committed adultery with Mrs. Thistlewaite.Newspaper Article (The Syracuse Herald, Sunday, April 22, 1906)
Rome, April 21.-Before Justice Scripture this afternoon there was another inning in the Thistlewaite divorce action. Ex-Senator Mills said at first that he desired to put in some evidence in rebuttal. The court did not know that the parties were to come before him today, so no stenographer was present. From what Mr. Mills said the defendant has evidently “given up the ghost" in this case. Mr. Mills said he desired to-have matters fixed so that Mr. and Mrs. Bargey,'parents of Mrs. Thistlewaite, could have an opportunity of seeing the child, a boy. who is now 6 years old. and living with the parents of Mr. Thistlewaite at Ilion, the parents of Mrs. Thistlewaite living on the farm out of Frankfort.
Mr. Snyder, attorney for Mr. Thistlewaite, said he would not consent to the child coming in contact with its mother. Mr. Mills said the child had been with Mr. and Mrs. Bargey the greater part of its life, and Mr. Snyder said the child had also had a great, deal of.the time with the parents of the plaintiff. Mr. Mills said both grandparents were very much attached to the child and both should be permitted to see and have it remain with them at different periods. Mr. Snyder said that the mother had given but very little attention to her child and he did not think it good for the child's morals to be where it would come in contact with the mother.
Justice Scripture said he had no doubt but what the parents on both sides thought a great deal of the child and he did not think either should be cut off from the enjoyment of the child's company. The court finally told the attorneys in the case to submit their memorandums and submit the case on May 1st. Mr. Bargey and Mr. Thistlewait were in court.- Newspaper Article (The Utica Journal, Sunday, June 3, 1906)
Herkimer June 3. - The closing chapters in the famous Thistlewaite divorce case which was tried at Rome recently, are about to be recorded. At a term of Supreme Court to-day Justice William E. Scripture ordered an interlocutory decree and later Mr. Thistlewaite will get an absolute decree of custody of the child, a boy six years old.
W. J. Thistlewaite and his wife Maud (sic) B. Thistlewaite, lived in Herkimer and the former brought action because of alleged misconduct of the wife. The case was tried at Rome before Justice Scripture and the proceedings were of the spicy kind.
In the proceeding to-day the court gave the custody of the boy to the father. Accompanying this decision are some modifications which will allow the mother opportunities to see the boy. She will be permitted to visit the child at Mr. Thistlewaite's home once every three months. And the child will be permitted to go to the mother's home four times a year. But he must'nt stay over five days on each visit, because the court order forbids. Out of 365 days he will have the opportunity of spending 20 days with his mother, whom it is said lives near Frankfort with relatives.
Mr. Thistlewaite now resides with his parents in Ilion. The boy is with him.The final proceeding in the case will take place in a few weeks when the absolute decree will be entered.- Newspaper Article (The Utica Observer, Thursday May 2, 1907)
Herkimer, May 2. - (Special) - Another echo of the divorce action entitled William J. Thistlewaite against Maria B. Thistlewaite, the trial of which attracted mush attention, comes from a decision handed down in Appellate Division and by which is eliminated from the decision of the trial court, the interlocutory judgment and final decree, those portions of the same stating “that the child may visit the plaintiff's parents at various times and the defendant's parents not to exceed five days at a time, nor more than thirty days in any one year.” It was contended by the plaintiff, who took the appeal that the father should have been given by the decision of the trial ---(?) custody of the child. Without restriction and this contention was supported by the Appellate Court.
Snyder, Drictman & Earl represented the plaintiff-appellant and the defendant made no opposition to the granting of the appeal by the Appellate Division.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (Catherine St) fam # 443 - Thistlethwait (sic) William, b. Dec 1875, ae 24, married 4 yr, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in NY, Clerk; Maria C (sic) wife, b. Aug 1876, ae 23, married 4 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, New Hartford, Oneida, NY, (835 Genesee St) fam # 17 - Thistlewaite Wm J, ae 34, married 2 times, married 1 yr, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in NY, Promoter - Real Estate, owns his home with a mortgage; Gwendoline wife, ae 31, married 2 times, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Dorothy, daughter, ae 11, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles J, son, ae 10; Grey Clara, mother-in-law, ae 54, widow, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; (1 servant).
Marriage Notes for Maria Bargy and William J Thistlewaite
- Wedding Announcement (The Utica Morning Herald, NY, Friday June 26, 1896)
William Thistlewhite of Ilion and Miss Maria Bargy of Frankfort were married Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bargy, by Rev. Danile Ballou of Utica.
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- Obituary (Cortland Standard, NY, Tuesday, November 20, 1928)
Mrs Mary E, Gates, wife of Arthur W. Gates of 131 Central Avenue, died shortly after midnight today, following a shock suffered about a week ago.
Mrs. Gates, who was the daughter of Otis J. and Ida Maxson Getman, was born in this city Nov. 3, 1888. Her entire life has been spent in Cortland. Twenty-one years ago last July she was married to Arthur W. Gates, also of thus city. Eight children were born to them. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Gate, is survived by her husband; seven daughters, Mrs. Madeline Gilbert, Mrs. Leona Avery, Vivian, Eleanor, Zelia, Elizabeth and Myra Gates, all of Cortland: one son, Robert Lester Gates, of Cortland: her mother, Mrs. Ida Getman of Cortland; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Avery of Locke and Mrs. Florence Taylor of North Pitcher and one brother, Ira Getman of Cortland.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the undertaking parlors of McEvoy & Sons, 19 North Main Street. Burial Will be made in the Cortland Rural cemetery.
- 1910 census, Cortland (Ward 1), Cortland, NY, (78 Hamlin Street) fam # 280 -He and his family were living with his parents.
- 1920 census, Cortland (Ward 5) Cortland, NY, (7 North Franklin) fam # 78 - Gates Arthur W, rents his home, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Grinder; Mary E, wife, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY; Madeline G, daughter, ae 10, born inNY; Leona L, daughter, ae 8; Vivian L, daughter, ae 7; Robert L, son, ae 5; Eleanor L, daughter, ae 4 3/12; Zelia W, daughter, ae 1.
- 1930 census, Cortland, Cortland, NY, (156 South Main Street) fam # 379 - Gates Aurther (sic), rents his home, ae 43, widower, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Fish Line Factory; Vivian, daughter, ae 17, born in NY, parents born in NY, Winder - Fish Line Factory; Robert, son, ae 15; Eleanor, daughter, ae 14; Zelia, daughter, ae 11; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 9; Myra, daughter, ae 7.
- Where was he during the 1940 census ?
- Newspaper Article (Cortland Standard, NY, Thursday, September 23, 1947)
Arthur Gates is seriously ill at his home with heart trouble.
- Birth Announcement (Homer Republican, NY, Thursday, January 6, 1916)
Births, Village 1915 ... October 26 - To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gates, a daughter. ....
- 1940 census, Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, (Syracuse State School) - ... Gates Myra, patient, ae 16,born in NY, relocated from Cortland, NY; ....
Marriage Notes for Myra B Gates and Frederick J McDermitt
- Wedding Announcement (Cortland Standard, NY, Friday, November 10, 1950)
Miss Myra B. Gates of 8 Winter Street and Frederick J. McDermott were married Saturday, November 4, at 11 a.m. in the rectory of St. Mary's Church by Rev. John Harrison, assistant pastor.
The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gates of Cortland. Mr. McDermott's parents are Mr. and Mrs. F. C. McDermott of 41 Owego Street.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffmann of Cortland were the attendants.
The bride wore a beige suit with brown accessories and a corsage of white roses. Mrs. Hoffmann wore a light brown suit with brown accessories and a corsage of pink roses.
Both Mr. and Mrs. McDermott attended Cortland High School and are now employed at Wickwires. Mr. McDermott served two and a half years in the U. S. Navy.
Mr. and Mrs. McDermott will live in an apartment at 41 Owego Street