Miller, Iona 1879-1930 Edmeston Obituary

Miller, Iona 1879-1930 Edmeston Obituary

Farmhand at Edmeston Holds

Threat to Commit Suicide

Edmeston, Feb. 28----While his employer, Grace Rood, was summoning the state police, Iona Miller, 51-year-old farmhand, walked away from her into the kitchen of the Rood home on Edmeston R. D. 2 and sent a charge of shot from a 12-gauge single barrel shotgun through the jugular vein on into his head from the right side of his throat to cause instant death.

His act came on top of threats of self-destruction which he had made at various times ---threats which are believed to have been brought about by suffering with stomach trouble for several months.

Before he fired the fatal shot he notified his employer of his intention and while she was getting in touch with State Troopers E. C. Elmendorf and V. D. Hemmer, members of troop C at Sidney, stationed at Edmeston, carried out the act between 2 o'clock and 2:15 Friday afternoon.

The employer did not enter the room in which Miller met his death until the police arrived. The body was not touched until Coroner B. F. Bancroft of Garrattsville arrived and gave permission to move it to Houck's undertaking rooms.

Mr. Miller has lived in the vicinity of Edmeston and Burlington Flats all of his life. He had been employed at the Rood farm four years. Surviving him are a daughter, who is at school, Miss Rosemary Miller, and a son, Ernest Miller, of West Exeter. Funeral arrangements have not been made but it has been decided that interment will be made at Burlington Flats.

Burdick, Anna 1879-1930 Unadilla Obituary

Burdick, Anna 1879-1930 Unadilla Obituary

Mrs. George Burdick Dies

Thursday in Unadilla

Funeral Services Next Monday

Unadilla, Feb. 7---Mrs. Anna Burdick, wife of George Burdick, passed away at home on Depot street Thursday evening, February 6. Mrs. Burdick had been ill with a complication of diseases from which she suffered greatly at times.

Mrs. Burdick was born in Pittsfield, July 1, 1879, the daughter of Balius and Johanna (Cook) Burdick. She was married to George Burdick 34 years ago. She had lived in this village 17 years. Before that she had always lived in Franklin and Pittsfield, Otsego county.

The funeral will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial will be made in Hillington cemetery, Morris. Rev. Yale Lyon will be the officiating clergyman.

Mrs. Burdick is survived by her husband, George Burdick; one son, Percy, of Middleville; one brother, Earl Burdick, of Mt. Upton, and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Hickling, of New Lisbon. She was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal church, of Freedom chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Otse-dela Rebekah lodge, and Unadilla Council Degree of Pocahontas, and a past noble grand of the Rebekahs. She was devoted to her home and family and they held first place in her affections always ready and willing to do for them and give her best to them. In the church and organizations to which she belonged she worked many times the last few months when her frail strength had to be exerted to its utmost to be in her place when her duties called her there. Sincere sympathy is felt for her loved ones.

And a second obituary:

Mrs. Anna Burdick, wife of George Burdick, passed away at the family home Thursday night. She had been in very poor health for several months but had kept about until the last day or two. The funeral was held at the home at one o'clock Monday afternoon with burial in Hillington cemetery at Morris. Mrs. Burdick is survived by her husband, one son Percy Burdick, of Middleville, a brother, Earl Burdick of Mount Upton, and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Hickling, of New Lisbon. Mrs. Burdick was the daughter of Balius and Johanna Burdick and was born in Pittsfield, July 1, 1879. After her marriage with Mr. Burdick they lived in Pittsfield and later in Franklin, coming to Unadilla severteen years ago. She attended the Episcopal church, was a member of the Eastern Star, Otse-dela Rebekahs and Unadila council, D. Q. P. She was a past noble grand of the Rebekahs and was associate matron of O.E.S.last year. The three orders attended the funeral in a body.

Smith, Lucy May Denison 1879-1930 Morris Obituary

Smith, Lucy May Denison 1879-1930 Morris Obituary

Mrs. William H. Smith Dies Saturday in Morris

Huusband, Son and Daughter Survive---

Funeral This Afternoon at Late Home---

Burial in Hillington Cemetery

Morris, Nov. 2.---On Saturday, October 31, at 6:45 p. m., occurred the death of Lucy May Denison. Wife of William H. Smith. The deceased was born in the town of Pittsfield on January 8, 1879. She was the only daughter of Spencer and Mary (Cook) Denison. On February 8, 1899, she was united in marriage with W. H. Smith and since that time the family has resided in Morris or vicinity. The surviving relatives are her husband; a daughter, Louise Smith of Morris; a son, Charles D. Smith of Davenport Center, and three cousins, Mrs. George Weatherly of Morris, Mrs. William

Hickling of New Lisbon, and Earl Burdick of Mt. Upton.

The funeral will be held at the home this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Hillington cemetery, Morris.

Mrs. Smith graduated from Morris training class in 1897, after which time she taught in Morris High school and other schools in that section. About three years ago she was obliged to retire on account of ill health. Since then she has led a quiet life, tenderly cared for by the members of her family. She was confined to her bed only a few days.

Owing to her active life as a teacher, Mrs. Smith had a host of friends and acquaintances by whom she will be greatly missed. Her kindly personality and beautiful character will never be forgotten by any who came in contact with her.

Mrs. Lucy Smith Dead

Morris, Nov. 1—Mrs. Lucy smith, wife of William Smith of Elm Grove, died at her home Saturday at 6:45 o'clock. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Rev. C. E. Vermilya, pastor of the Methodist church will officiate.