Knight, H. Perry wed to Helen Hickling 1935 Edmeston NY

Knight, H. Perry wed to Helen Hickling 1935

KNIGHT---HICKLING

Mrs. Helen Hickling and H Perry Knight, both of this village were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon, May 1, 1935, by the Rev. J. F. Weinhaer. The ceremony was performed at Wellsville, at the home of Rev. Weinhauer's mother where he is visiting. The couple were unattended. The bride was dressed in a suit of white canton crepe with accessories to match and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and ferns. After a trip to Niagara Falls and other points of interest they returned to Edmeston where they will make their home on East street. The groom is employed on the farm of his uncle, Willis Burdick, where he has worked for the past fourteen years. The congratulations and best wishes of many sincere friends are extended them.

Transcribed from a scrapbook article in the Mary Boice Gale Collection.

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And a link to Helen's memorial.

Schworm, Stellla 1895-1942 Edmeston Obituary

Schworm, Stella 1895-1942 Edmeston Obituary

The article below listed her name as Minnie.  This seems to be in error.  They may
have mistakenly used her mother's name.  Several census reports and her gravestone
at the Edmeston Union Cemetery lists her name as Stella Schworm.

Woman Drowns In Creek

Near Edmeston Home

Edmeston---Falling from the end of a boat while feeding ducks, Mrs. Minnie Schworm, 47, wife of Harry J. Schworm, Edmeston merchant, was drowned in flood swollen Mill Creek early yesterday afternoon.

Body was removed to the Houk funeral home, where services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3. Rev. Winfield Kelly will officiate, and interment will be in the Edmeston Union cemetery.

Mrs. Schworm and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Schworm, left their homes shortly after 2 to feed their ducks in the nearby stream. The ducks were in a section formerly used as a swimming hole and it depth had been increased by a heavy rain Wednesday night.

Neighbors were advised that two boats were tied to trees, and that Mrs. Schworm entered one of them to throw feed to the ducks. The swift current apparently rocked the boat, pitching her into the water. Failing in an effort to rescue her mother-in-law, Mrs. Robert Schworm shouted for help, but several minutes elapsed before her cries were heard by a neighbor, Mrs. William Card.

Mrs. Card is reported to have seen the woman in the water. She rushed to the bank of the stream and threw a board into the water, but the victim was unable to grasp it and soon disappeared from sight of the two women. Mrs. Card then called for aid, and several volunteers arrived within a few minutes to aid in searching for the body.

Almost two hours later the body was found about a half mile from the scene of the drowning. The woman's dress had caught on a limb on the opposite side of the stream and it requ8ired several minutes for volunteers to reach the body. Artificial respiration was applied by several men, and an inhaltor was used,m but after two hours of first aid work the victim was pronounced dead by Dr. E. C. Granger, Edmeston physician and county coroner.

Her son, Donald, was one of three men drowned when their canoe capsized in Big Moose Lake Nov. 12, 1940.

She was born Aug. 17, 1895, in New Berlin, a daughter of Frank and Minnie (Wheeler) Beatty, and her marriage to Mr. Schworm occurred Oct. 14, 1914. Mrs. Schworm attended the Methodist church, and was a past matron of the Edmeston OES.

Surviving are her husband and three sons, Robert, Earl, and Leon, all of Edmeston; and a sister, Mrs. Earl Becker of Newark Valley.

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Welch, Elmer 1862-1934 Edmeston Obituary

Welch, Elmer 1862-1934 Edmeston Obituary

ELMER WELCH

The community was greatly shocked Sunday morning to learn of the sudden death about five o'clock that morning of Elmer Welch at his home on South Street. Although he had been in failing health the past two years, he had seemed to be gaining for some months past and had been about the village streets the Friday prior to his death. He was taken ill Saturday and was being cared for by Miss Mabel Simmons. Death came from a sudden heart attack early Sunday morning as mentioned.

Elmer Welch was born in the town of Columbus, March 10^th, 1862, the son of Charles Murray and Emily J. Simmons Welch. When a child he moved with his parents to Edmeston where he has since made his home, being one of the oldest business men of the community. He served the township as the first road superintendent under the Cass System and the first permanent roads in this village were built under his supervision. He also was in the lumber business and owned and managed a number of farms in this vicinity as well as village property. For a number of years he was a building contractor.

In 1886 he was united in marriage with Miss Ella Simmons who died in 1903. In 1907 he married Mrs. Sarah Lull Dennison who died about six years ago. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Edmeston and of the Farmers Lodge of Edmeston.

Surviving are four brothers, Hayes Welch of Edmeston, Bert, Leon and Blane Welch of Leonardsville and one sister, Mrs. Bert White of Edmeston, besides several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held privately from his late home on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. J. F. Weinhauer, former pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Interment was made in Union Cemetery.

Hickling, Addie C. 1861-1934 Edmeston Obituary

Hickling, Addie C. 1861-1934 Edmeston Obituary

Mrs. Addie C. Hickling

Mrs. Addie C. Hickling, whose death was briefly noted in Wednesday's issue of The Star, passed away Monday evening at her home in Edmeston, after an illness of nearly three months. She was born November 21, 1861, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dorr Colegrove, and her entire life was spent in this vicinity.

She was a member of the Second Baptist church of Edmeston, was a loyal Christian and a devoted mother.

September 23, 1879, she was united in marriage with Frederick Hickling, who survives with three sons, Murray, of Greeley, Col., and Guy and Dorr of Edmeston, two daughters, Rosemond and Susan of Edmeston, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon and burial was in the Union cemetery at Edmeston. 


Listed in the 1934 Edmeston Statistics:
 Oct. 15---Addie C. Hickling, 72. 

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.

Myers, Andrew S. 1861-1931 Edmeston Obituary

Myers, Andrew S. 1861-1931 Edmeston Obituary

ANDREW S. MYERS DIES AT

HOME IN EDMESTON

The death of Andrew S. Myers occurred at his home on South Street, Edmeston, Saturday, April 25. Mr. Myers had been in failing health for several months and about three weeks ago he suffered a shock which was followed by pneumonia from which he succumbed. Andrew Myers was born in South New Berlin, September 18, 1861, the son of Orson Myers and Eliza Smith. His childhood was spent in the vicinity of New Lisbon where he attended the local school. For many years he conducted Myers Mill at New Lisbon and in this business he came into contact with a wide circle of people among whom he made many friends. Mr. Myers was devoted to his home and family and took a deep interest in hunting and fishing. He had been a member of Tianderah Masonic Lodge of Morris for 50 years and was also a member of the Morris Methodist Episcopal church. About six years ago, after the death of his wife, Mr. Myers came to Edmeston to make his home, and during this time he has made many friends. The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock, the Rev. Denney, pastor of the Morris Episcopal church officiating and burial was made in Union Cemetery at Edmeston. The service at the grave was conducted by members of Tianderah Masonic Lodge of Morris with an escort of Masons from Edmeston Masonic Lodge. Friends and relatives were present from Syracuse, Cooperstown, Oneonta, Unadilla, Morris, New Lisbon, Norwich, South New Berlin, New Berlin, Utica, Albany, Garrattsville, Fly Creek and Binghamton. Much Sympathy is held for the surviving daughter, Ida Myers Dunbar and the following brother and sister, George Myers of Garrattsville, Mrs. Mary Turner of New Lisbon and several nieces and nephews.

The year of his death is an estimate using a 200 year Calendar. The 25^th of April falls on Saturday in 1925, 1931, and 1942.

Myers, Julia Pope 1867-1929 Edmeston Obituary

 

Myers, Julia Pope 1867-1929  Edmeston Obituary

Mrs. Andrew S. Myers Dies

Friday at New Lisbon Home

Native of Edmeston

But 42 Years Resident of Myers Mills

Funeral This Afternoon

New Lisbon, July 21. --- After four and one-half years of intense suffering Julia E. Pope, wife of Andrew S. Myers, owner of Myers Mills, passed peacefully away at the family home Friday at 1:20 p.m. Through her long illness she had borne her sufferings without a murmur, and with patience that is seldom excelled.

The deceased was born in the town of Edmeston January 1, 1867, a daughter of Seth and Julia (Hawkins) Pope, her early life being passed at that place and Leonardsville. She was educated in the Edmeston High school and taught in district schools for a number of years previous to her marriage to Andrew S. Myers of New Lisbon, March 21, 1887. They began housekeeping and always lived at Myers Mills, where for many years her husband has owned and run the grist mill, she very capably assisting him as long as her health permitted.

She was of a quiet disposition and highly esteemed, a dear wife and mother, kind and considerate to all. Her death not only brings deep sorrow to her family but to a wide circle of friends.

Surviving besides her husband is an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Dunbar of Butts Corners; one brother, Daniel Pope of Edmeston; four nieces and two nephews and several cousins.

The funeral will be held at her late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. E. Hutchinson of Morris will officiate and interment will be in Union cemetery at Edmeston.

Chase, Hannah Melissa 1836-1935 Edmeston Obituary

 Chase, Hannah Melissa 1836-1935 Edmeston Obituary

HANNAH MELISSA CHASE

Mrs. Hannah M. Chase died Sunday, December 9, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dora Porter after an illness of several months due to the infirmities of old age. Had Mrs. Chase lived until January 9 she would have celebrated her 99^th birthday anniversary and is believed to have been the oldest inhabitant of the town of Edmeston. Born in Pittsfield on January 9, 1836 the daughter of Stephen and Elsie Card her entire life was spent in the vicinity of Pittsfield and Garrattsville. In 1866 she was united in marriage with Adelbert Chase and has since resided in Edmeston. Mr. Chase died about five years ago. Up until the past few months Mrs. Chase took a great deal of comfort in reading and her mind was remarkably clear. She could recall incidents in her early life and delighted in telling tales of the civil war days and of the time she journeyed to Utica when a young girl and heard president Lincoln give a campaign speech. Her entire life was one of devotion to her family and home.

Surviving are five children; Mrs. Dora Porter, Mrs. Luella Truesdell and Fred Chase of Edmeston, Mrs. Jennie Babcock and Clayton D. Chase of Pittsfield; five grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dora Porter with whom she had lived for the past six years and who tenderly cared for her in her declining health. Rev. L. A. Weed officiated and interment was made in Union Cemetery.

Holdredge, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Golden Wedding 1932

Holdredge, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Golden Wedding 1932

Golden Wedding

Tuesday at Edmeston

Sixty Friends and Relatives Present

at Reception for Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Holdredge

Hartwick, April 7---Tuesday, April 5, 60 friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Holdredge, gathered at their home in Edmeston to help them celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary.

A pleasing program under the direction of Mrs. Adrian Holdredge was given. Mrs. Charles Phelps read a poem, “Golden Years,” composed by Mrs. Grace Robinson, and a very impressive golden wedding service was conducted by Rev. Robert E. Austin, a former pastor of Mr. and Mrs. Holdredge, during which he pronounced them “Masters of the Fine Art of Living Together.”

A delicious buffet luncheon was served under the capable supervision of Mrs. Sydney Langworthy. The wedding cake was baked and appropriately decorated by Mrs. Claudine Zinninger, and was cut by the bride.

The following guests were present from out of town; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Slade and Mrs. Clara Slade of Oneonta; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Shumacker of Middletown; Mrs. Mary A. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. H. Millard Clark of Hartwick; Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Austin of Milford; Mrs. Claude Talbot of Mr. Vision; Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. House, Mrs. L. V. Zinninger, Mrs. Charles A. Phelps, Mrs. Ernest Church, Miss Rena Church and Miss Dorothy House of New Berlin; Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Steele, Stuart Holdredge, Julia Hall and Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Bishop of Garrattsville; Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Holdredge, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Talbot of West Burlington.

Odell, Eva Talbot 1855-1830 Edmeston Obituary

Odell, Eva Talbot 1855-1830 Edmeston Obituary

EVA TALBOT ODELL

While the sun was set and the clocks were announcing the advent of the Sabbath Day of rest, Mrs. Eva Odell, leaving her friends behind, and passing through the parted veil, entered the Eternal Rest, just beyond the reach and ken of human mind. Her bodily strength gone, eaten out by some insidious poison which stealthily entered her system, her spirit quietly took its flight, leaving to her loved ones the house of clay and a rich possession of precious memories.

Her life span of nearly 76 years, full of kindly thoughts and helpful deeds, was from April 4, 1855 to December 7, 1930. A native of Edmeston and spending her entire life here, yet her interests and sympathy were as wide as wide as humanity. For over 40 years she lived in her late home on South Street. Naturally she saw many changes in her native and well beloved village.

Eva Talbot Odell is the last of five children born to the late Joseph and Lucretia Bemis Talbot. She was of pioneer stock, her father being an early settler on farm lands just east of Edmeston. Her grandfather Bemis bought from the Indians farm lands a mile and a half east of the village which has been a possession of the family till recently, pacing off so many paces long and so many paces wide from a certain tree. Her father gave from his farm the land that now constitutes Union Cemetery, her former husband, the late Abraham Varley, being the first to be buried there.

Mrs. Odell received her education in the schools of Edmeston. In 1874 she was united in marriage to Abraham Varley, who died ten years later from results of a seemingly slight accident, leaving one son, Luke E. On July 24, 1894, she was united in marriage to Henry A. Odell, who with the son survives. She was as faithful and true a wife as she was a tender and beautiful mother.

In 1877 Mrs. Odell united with the Second Baptist church, of which she continued a faithful and devoted member till she left to join the church Victorious. Her christian life was of singular strength and beauty. Her church shared liberally with her home of her time, talents, strength and love. As a regular attendant of all services of the church, as an efficient member of the choir, as a faithful Sunday School teacher, as a quiet leader in the Missionary society and the W. C. T. U., her place will be hard to fill. Of her were literally true the words of Timothy Dwight:

I love Thy kingdom, Lord,

The house of Thine abode,

The church our blest Redeemer

saved

With His own precious blood.

For her my tears shall fall,

For her my prayers ascend,

To her my cares and toils be given

Till toils and cares shall end.

According to her wish her funeral obsequies were held at the church she so much loved, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Dr. John F. Weinhauer. The beautiful floral tribute and the large gathering of friends and fellow citizens bore silent testimony to the high esteem in which the departed was held.

The deceased leaves to mourn her departure her husband, H. A. Odell of Edmeston, her son, Luke Varley, of West Winfield; a grandson, Leslie Varley, of Frankfort; a granddaughter, Thelma Varley, of West Winfield; a great grandson, John Sherden, of West Winfield; two nephews, J. C. Talbot of Kansas City and Prof. H. W. Talbot, professor in Oshkosh Teachers College, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; and one niece, Mrs. Carrie Burdick of Edmeston.

Her body was laid to rest in Union Cemetery.

Schmuck, Rose Mary 1931 Struck by Auto

Schmuck, Rose Mary 1931 Struck by Auto

New Lisbon Girl Hurt When Struck by Edmeston Auto

New Lisbon, May 11---Six-year-old Rose Mary Schmuck, daughter of Mrs. Mae Schmuck, was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when she ran across the state road directly into the path of a car driven by Leta Stevens of Edmeston.

The child had waited for two machines to pass and did not see the Edmeston car coming from the other direction. The child was thrown to one side as the machine struck her and the girl rolled off the concrete. The child was picked up in an unconscious condition and carried into her home. Dr. B. F. Bishop was summoned and he examined and treated the child. The girl suffered a dislocated shoulder, severe face and body lacerations and a possible fracture of one arm.

Andrews, Francis Wed to Ruby Best 1930 Edmeston, NY

Andrews, Francis Wed to Ruby Best 1930 Edmeston, NY

Popular Edmeston Couple Is United in Marriage

Edmeston, Nov. 26---Francis Andrews, son of Charles Andrews and Miss Ruby Best, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Best, were united in marriage at the home of her parents Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. J. Weinhauer, pastor of the Second Baptist church.

They were attended by Miss Margaret Talbot and Howard Best, brother of the bride. More than 50 invited guests attended the services. A buffet luncheon was served following the ceremony.

The bride is a graduate of the Edmeston High school and the Utica School of Commerce. The bridegroom also is a graduate of the Edmeston High school. He is employed by the father of the bride, who is a prominent lumber dealer. The couple left this morning for a honeymoon to be spent in motoring throughout New York state. They will make their home on North street upon their return in a newly furnished apartment.

Many gifts were received by the couple, which included silverware, cut glass, and money.

Bishop, Charles H. 1854-1931 Edmeston Obituary

Bishop, Charles H. 1854-1931 Edmeston Obituary

Charles Bishop Passes Away at Home in Edmeston

Deceased Was Prominent figure in History of Baseball

at Village Funeral to Be Held Today

Edmeston, Dec. 25---Charles H. Bishop, prominent sportsman and job printer of this village, died Wednesday morning at 1:30 o'clock after a long illness. Mr. Bishop had been in ill health for the past two years. He was 77 years old.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the F. H. Gates Undertaking parlors. Burial will be in Union cemetery.

Mr. Bishop was born in Morris in 1854 and was the son of Lewis and Julia Bishop. He came to Edmeston 45 years ago and for a short time taught school here. He then entered the grocery business and later opened a drug store here. For the last 15 years he has been engaged in the job printing business. He was married to Levina Chamberlain in 1893. She died in 1910. Mr. Bishop was an ardent baseball fan and for many years was identified with this sport in the village. He was the official scorer of all the important games played by teams representing Edmeston with other communities and was also one of the original sponsors of the game and the formation of a baseball club in this village. For the last 15 years he had made his home at the Gaskin house.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harry Prell of Middleburg, and three grandchildren.

Card, Jennie M. (Seeber) Tilley 1858-1931 New Berlin Obituary

Card, Jennie M. (Seeber) Tilley 1858-1931 New Berlin Obituary

Mrs. Jennie M. Card Dies After Extended Illness

Mother of Edward G. Tilley of 4 Walling Bouleward

Succumbs at Edmeston---Long Resident of New Berlin

Mrs. Jennie M. Card, mother of Edward G. Tilley of 4 Walling boulevard who was long a resident of New Berlin and well known throughout Otsego county, died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Grace D. Talbot, Edmeston, where she had been receiving care for several weeks. She had been in failing health for the past eight years as the result of a series of shocks and for the past year she had been totally blind. About a week ago she suffered another shock and she had failed almost steadily since that time.

Funeral services will be held from the Gates funeral home at Edmeston Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Willam Swope of the Edmeston Methodist Episcopal church, formerly of Schuyler Lake and a personal friend of Mrs. Card. Interment will be made in the family plot of Burlington Green cemetery.

Jennie M. Seeber was born July 2, 1858, in the town of Burlington, the daughter of James and Mary (Shaw) Seeber. That was her home until after her marriage about 48 years ago to J. Briggs Tilley, then moving to Englewood, N. J., where Mr. Tilley was employed. They later lived at Hackensack, N. J., for a time before returning to New Berlin, where for many years Mrs. Tilley conducted a dressmaking establishment that was well known throughout the county.

After the death of Mr. Tilley about 15 years ago, Mrs. Tilley was married to William Card of Pittsfield in 1922 and he died in 1925. She made her home at Fly Creek for some time, but for the past four years she had made her home with her son. He with a granddaughter are the only near surviving relatives, Mrs. Card being the last to succumb of a family of four. A daughter Miss Mary Tilley, died at Pittsfield, Mass., in 1917.

Mrs. Card was a member of the Presbyterian church at New Berlin and of the W. C. T. U. there, a woman held in high regard by wide circles of friends.

Hemmer, Valentine wed to Gertrude Welch 1931

Hemmer, Valentine wed to Gertrude Welch 1931

State Trooper Married

Miss Gertrude Welch Is Bride of Valentine Hemmer

Edmeston, March 12---Miss Gertrude Welch and Valentine Hemmer, the latter a member of the state police, were united in marriage at the rectory of the Catholic church last Friday morning. A wedding breakfast was served following the ceremony at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Lane Welch. They are enjoying a honeymoon in the south, Trooper Hemmer having a 20-day leave of absence.

Sep. 16---Marilee Joan Hemmer to Valentine and Gertrude Hemmer.

Taken from Edmeston Statistics for 1934.

Parker, George Everett 1922-1932 Edmeston Obituary

Parker, George Everett 1922-1932 Edmeston Obituary

George Everett Parker Dies in Edmeston

Youngest Son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Parker

---Was Long an Invalid---

Funeral Friday at Home

Edmeston, May 4---George Everett Parker, Youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Parker of Edmeston, died at the family home in this township at 11:50 p. m., Tuesday. The deceased had been an invalid for several years and his demise, though greatly deplored, was not unexpected.

The funeral services will be held at the family home on Friday at 2 p. m.

Rev. J. F. Weinhauer, pastor of the Edmeston Baptist church, will officiate and interment will be in the family plot in the Union cemetery in this village. The deceased, who was ten years of age, is survived by his parents; by a brother and sister, Warren and Ada residing at home, and by three other sisters, Mrs. Curtis Ackerman of West Burlington, Mrs. Glenn Tilley of Mt. Vision, and Mrs. Gils Nichols of Ithaca. Other immediate relatives are several uncles and aunts, among them Frank and Robert Pashley and Mrs. Julia Hanor of Oneonta.

To all members of the family, who through the years of his illness, had given utmost devotion and care to one who had personally been most patient and uncomplaining, the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends, is extended.

Talbot, Julianna 1930-1931 Edmeston, NY Obituary

Talbot, Julianna 1930-1931 Edmeston, NY Obituary

Many Edmeston Friends Regret Death of Infant

Little Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Talbot Expires

On Sunday Last

Edmeston, Jan. 8---Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Talbot sympathize with them in the death of their year old daughter, Julianna, which occurred at the home of the parents late Sunday, January 4. The funeral, which was private, was held from the home Wednesday. Besides the parents, she is survived by one brother, Howard Jr.

ALLEGED PROPRIETOR OF SPEAKEASY Edmeston 1929

  ALLEGED PROPRIETOR OF SPEAKEASY-  Edmeston  1929 

                                  Arraign Edmeston Man

Before Seybolt Today

John Berbin, alleged proprietor of an Edmeston Speakeasy, will be arraigned before United States Deputy Commissioner Seybolt here this morning for investigation. Berbin was brought here about 8 o'clock Saturday evening by Trooper Maynard of the state police, and lodged in the city jail. It is presumed bond will be furnished him this morning.

Maynard, stationed at Edmeston, stated that he entered Berbin's place of business Saturday afternoon in civilian clothes, following numerous complaints by citizens, of the locality. The trooper obtained evidence and made the arrest, he stated. He will appear as a witness during the hearing this morning.

A small daughter of Berbin's was brought here with him and turned over to a private family by Mrs. Hazel Foster Brady, police matron. Late yesterday afternoon, friends of the prisoner came here and took the child back with them.

Seybolt Releases Edmeston Man

Under Bond of $1,000

John Berbin, arraigned before United States Commissioner Arthur Seybolt here yesterday on a charge of running a speakeasy in Edmeston,

was released under $1,000 bond, following a partial examination.

Irving Baxter of Utica appeared for the defendant. The hearing was partially held and then adjourned by Commissioner Seybolt in order that Mr. Baxter might leave for the south to spend the Christmas holidays.

The hearing will be completed here on Janurary 18.

Berbin's bond was furnished by Mrs. Maggie Gillace of Edmeston and he returned home last night.