Scrapbook of Clara & Aremida Fonlded?
Scrapbook of Clara & Aremida Fonlded? April 6, 1906 - 1920?
Clipping scrapbook of Clara & Aremida Fonlded? April 6, 1906 - 1920?
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This clipping scrapbook was believed assembled by sisters Clara C. and Aremida Fonlded? [page 3] Clippings of Chester Street lines April 6, 1906 [page 10] Friday, April 13, 1906. Chester Academy burned Monday many prominent men were teachers and graduates of famous school. Chester's old Academy is no more. The historic building was burned to the ground Monday morning Richard Miller, who was returning from Goshen to Chester about 1 AM, discovered flames rising from the building. The sound of the sermon fire alarm in the creamery, and then drove to the firehouse, its doors to the postcard and was several firemen on the rope all the to the fire. The fire, which it is supposed was caused by a defective flue, was now beyond control, and appeared to have originated in or near the six grade room. The wind first and added to the fury of the flames. Students save some of the apparatus in the library and some books. The old records of the institution were all burned. Marge Stewart was slightly injured and jumping, as the stairs were burning beneath them. Charles S. Murray and William W. VanEtten were burned about the face. They have all recovered. The old bell, moulded in 1844, and which first hung in the old District schoolhouse, recently occupied by Clarence Roe, was saved. The Chester Academy was built in 1841, at a cost of $10,000, and was repaired in 1875 at the expense of $5,000. there was a frame building 50 x 75', with an L 25 feet long. It accommodated 275 scholars. There were eight classrooms, the music room and a laboratory. The building was insured for $7000. William and Stephen Bross, who were the first principles, were men of ability. The former letter was elected lieutenant-governor of the state of Illinois and was one of the founders of the Chicago Tribune. Rev. Phileas Robinson (1819 – 1857) was another distinguished educator at the head of this institution. He was succeeded by Edward Norton (1859 – 1865), who is now state geologist of Ohio. Among the prominent graduates of the school are Fred M. Writes, mechanical engineer; Rev. Dr. Charles E. Allison of Yonkers and his brother, Howard Allison, lawyer, who died last week. Chester Union free school number one, successor to the old Academy, was organized in 1869. David R. Feagles was present of the first Board of Education, Joseph Durland clerk and William B. King Treasurer. In the present Board of Education are Charles W. Kerner, president; Ezra T. Jackson, Dr. Charles P. Smith, Bradford C. Durland and Wicks S. Board. Mr. L. Dann is principal of the school. Teachers are as follows: English and languages, Maude Smith; science and history, Cornelia H. Rice; eighth grade, Eliza B. Howk; seventh grade, Lelah D. Smith; sixth grade Hylah Hasbrouck; fifth grade, Lilian Sager; fourth grade, Anna D. Kysor; first, second and third grades, Estelle Van Gordon. The chapels of Presbyterian, Methodist and Episcopal churches were offered to to the school. The Board of Education Monday completed arrangements to use Bodle's Hall, Murray’s hall, and the basement of St. Paul's church for temporary schoolrooms. A new school building will be erected, but whether the site of the burn building will be used for this purpose has not been decided. Among the localities for the new building now under consideration is a part of the farm of Guy Miller. About 20 years ago burglars attempted to burn the Academy, with the purpose of rupturing the Chester bank, then located in the news building opposite the present bank. The fire set by the burglars attracted about all the people in the village, and they extinguished the flames. Mrs. Mary Meaney, who then conducted a small hotel near the bank, did not go to the fire, but stood on the street. It is said burglars conceal themselves near the bank, but that Mrs. Meaney's presence frustrated their plans. The burglars were captured and sent to prison. They confessed to having caused the fire in order to cover up and attempt to rob the bank. - - - Views Of News Readers New School Building. To the editors of The News: The Chester Academy is a thing of the past. Before there was any building put up in East Chester, or that part of the village started, to fit the railroad, at the same time the work was going. The land was contributed and then building erected for an Academy. At that time money came slowly, but if you energetic and broad-minded men felt a need of something more than district school, and with little money and many contributions of work and material, the building was completed. It was a fine structure for the time and reflected great credit upon those who waited in its erection, which is not a forced tax. And from the very start that built a reputation that reach far beyond the county, and it continued to grow and broaden as a place of education, and made a record to be proud of. The complete work of the fire of Monday removed an old landmark and, for the times, and unpretentious building, but one well equipped inside with many useful and valuable properties for educational use. Now immediate action is necessary. The vacancy must be filled. It is not a theory, but a condition that confronts us, and every taxpayer should take a personal interest in the matter and do it now, and not talk of the mistakes and unnecessary expense after the money is spent. Don't put the blame on the Board of Education, but put it on yourselves. They are willing and you have elected them to do the work for you and in the best interest of the village and the people. It is your place to know what is going on in the village, and not be influenced by the drift of talk and deception by those best able to deceive. We have had too much of that. Public enterprise is an investment that adds to every piece of property a value difficult to estimate. The churches and schools of the village gave a strong expression and tone as to the character of its people. If selfishness, jealousy and spite can only be kept down, and the people allowed to get in touch with the men elected to do the business, and locked the village fast to permanent and lasting conditions for good or bad management for future development or growth of the village, it would be better then let the work to be done by the people who must pay for it, and not by a secret session or influence of talk intended to deceive, and make the people pay for selfish gain a few by the public purse and the detrimental land property of the whole village; for one piece of property affects the value of all village, it is as it is part of it. That part may be objectionable or attractive as circumstances control. Now, the matter of location is the first and most important step to be settled at once, and for a long future. As regards the present location, landscape is grand! Drainage, air, light, sunshine and shade are all that could be wished for. But the location is not convenient for some on account of the distance from their homes. Location for school is different than location for business stand. One is expected to be out of the way; the other in the way. It is not locating the building alone, but the interest, pleasure and care for children as well. The amount of land necessary to give them plenty of ground to play on, for education will be of no account without good health to support it. Because some cities do not have the playground is no reason why a country school should do without one. There are many things to take into consideration, and to have all things right requires a broad-minded and careful thought. Many people can see but one object at a time, and trying to accomplish that object with site of many of the things, which in the finish will defeat the very object they wish to accomplish. The many changes and trying it one way and then the other, and trying to please everyone and pleasing no one, are very expensive, and we will have a had enough of it for the size of the village. The money wasted this way would help greatly toward the building of the new school. It is not the expense of the school, but the management in its erection, grading and equipments or the object it is intended to be used for. Location is good enough if it is for educational loan. But of education is to be added to the structure to be admired by all, to be an attractive feature with its surroundings and an expression of that mean something, it will be something to be proud of for time to come, then perhaps a change would be advisable and location. Now comes the question, can we afford it? We have been loaded up with heavy debt, and with another burden and site this possible to drive money people away and get loaded up with non-taxpayers to support the school when it is completed. Think of it at your leisure. We cannot afford to do without the school, and I favor having as good as there is going; but I'm bitterly opposed to paying three prices to accept imperfection at the finish. Let the people tell you what they want, and get it at the lowest possible price, but get it. Lonesome, Chester, April 10, 1906. - - - Obituary. Charles W. Kerner. Charles W. Kerner, President of the village of Chester, died at his home in the village Tuesday morning at 7:30 [June 20, 1921], after an illness of six weeks duration, and the community has lost one of its substantial citizens, a man who has undoubtedly done more to advance the interest of the village and civil, educational, social and religious lines than any other individual. Deceased was a son of the late John G. Kerner and Martha and Vail, of Chester, and was born January 16, 1859. He attended and graduated from the old Chester Academy and entered the commercial business of boot and shoe dealer, established by his father and continued the same up-to-date. He was married to Miss Alice Wright, who survives him with one daughter, Miss Anna Mildred Kerner, of Barnard College faculty. He is also survived by one sister, Miss Laura Kerner, of Chester. Mr. Kerner has held many civil offices, having been postmaster at Chester during the first Cleveland ministration, conducting the post office in the Wilkin building, now occupied by Charles F. Dunning. He was successively clerk, trustee and president of the Board of Education of the Union Free school District No. 1, of Chester, for many years and it was during his administration of the office as president that the new high school building was erected. Later, he became village trustee and village President at the time of his death, serving his fifth term as Village President. During this term, the under-crossing improvement at the Erie station was completed and a new pipe line to the New York City woman's farm at Greycourt was installed. He was also an organizer of the [Wal]ton Hose Co. and was its first Secretary, and later held the office of President for several years. He organized and was president of the Chester Free Library for many years, and its success has been largely do to his efforts. He was also an organized of the Chester Cemetery Association and there again his efforts are shown in the fine appearance with its new receiving vault secured largely by his personal attention and solicitation. It was a member of Standard Lodge, 711, F. & A. M., of Monroe, and of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Chester. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at the Chester Episcopal Church, Rev. J. conducting the service. There was a large attendance and a number of beautiful floral pieces. Representatives were present from the Standard Lodge, No. 711, F. & A. M., of Monroe, and Walton Hose Co., of Chester, of which the deceased was a member. The pallbearers were William Van Etten, Charles G. King, Charles F. Downing, Richard K. Miller, Cyrus F. Wood and Frank Durland. Interment was in Chester Cemetery. [page 16] Chester Meadow Case - Letter from the other side of the Drainage Matter. Bull Moose Men Name Delegates. [page 20] Rev, Francis V. Van Vrankel, D.D. June 13, 1912. Guests at Golden Wedding Present at First Wedding (Mr. & Mrs. George T. Conkling) October 30, 1920. Mrs. (Dolly Ann] Conklin Led a Beautiful Life. 1920. Chester, September 25 – the funeral of Mr. Ali and Conklin was held at her home in Chester at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jenkins. The services were conducted by Rev. T. H. Simanton of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a life member; assisted by Rev. Wendell Keeler, of Yonkers, his mother was a member of the family. Death always seems sad but this can be referred to as a pleasant and impressive service. She was worthy to live, she was ready to die. She had lived four score and four; a remarkable life of usefulness for others there will never be forgotten. She enjoy good health until the last few days of her life then with brightness and maturity; without an ache her pain she breathed her last. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends, on a beautiful autumn day seem to blend with a natural harmony with the remarks of the ministers who spoke of the home being unknown to us selfishness, the made everyone welcome. But it was a home that had been visited with grief and sorrow many times when dear ones were removed. The speakers voiced the heart of every person present and brought back the pleasant recollections of the past. And the children would say, as many distinguished men and said, "I had a mother." Sociability of the home took the lead years ago; sometimes church sociable, sometimes a party. Always ready for visitors Mrs. Conklin's working for others was her pleasure. Walter J. Conklin was 21 years old and Dolly Ann Roe 19 when they were married and started keeping house in the home by the roadside. The poem was read by the title, which was very fitting. Walter J. Conklin died in January, 1874, leaving a widow, three boys and four girls. There was a long life devoted to others, to work with them, a rest well-earned for her for us a pleasant remembrance that will last forever. - - - Sudden Death Of N. W. Helme 1920 Chester, April 29, (special) – Nathan W. Helme, a lifelong resident and for many years a cattle dealer here, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon following an attack of heart disease. Mr. Helme was aged about 65 years. For many years he was a member firm of Campbell and Helme, cattle dealers. He served as a member of the village Board of Trustees for four years. At 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Mr. Helme, as had been his custom, visited the post office to get his mail. Upon leaving the post office he stopped nearby for a short time and held conversation with a group of businessmen. At that time he was apparently in good health. News that he had dropped dead at his home a short time afterwards came as a shock to his friends and others who knew him. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Conklin Helm, the daughter of Mrs. Eliane Conklin, and three children, Mrs. Frank McGovern and Miss Dorothy Helme, Mount Vernon; and Frank C. Helme, of Chester. Funeral services will be private at 1030 Friday morning at the lake home. — - - Obituary Edward S. Durland. Chester, Dec. 20 – Edward S. Durland, of Chester, died at Oklahoma and Nebraska, Dec. 15, from a stroke of apoplexy. He was on his way to Seattle, Wash. to spend the winter with A. J. Durland, president of the Durland Trust Co., and stopped off at Omaha to visit Mr. and Mrs. Brown, whose daughter is Mrs. Thad. D. Mapes, of Chester. Deceased was born near rich very, set. 11, 1862, and was a son of the late Charles Addison Durland and Julia Johnson. He attended school the old Westtown Academy, Hartwell's private school at Unionville, and later at Springfield, Mass., high school. After finishing his education he spent four years in Fremont in the insurance business. He then came to Chester and since that time had been in the employ of W. A. Lawrence & Son, 22 years. At the same time he also represented the Durland Trust Co., of Norfork, Neb, in this section and in appreciation of his faithful work for the company, the Durland Trust Co. sent an attendant East with the body. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. William R. Conklin, of Chester, and the funeral services were held at her residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. M. Simonton, of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member, assisted by Rev. Andrew Shriver, and Dr. J. Holmes McGuinness. Interment was in Chester Cemetery. - - - Miss Smith Weds Roger R. Bamber Ceremony celebrated at the beautiful home of her parents in Brooklyn. The wedding of Miss Jeanne P. Smith and Roger Robert Bamber took place once the last at the home of the Knights parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Smith, 276 Hancock St., Brooklyn. Rev. W. S. Bear, of St. George's Episcopal Church, performed the ceremony. Miss Smith gown was of white satin trimmed with lace and chiffon. She carried the lilies-of-the-valley and orchids, and wore Mr. Bambor’s gift, a diamond brooch. The maid of honor, Miss Emily M. Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio, or frock of white chiffon cloth, trimmed with rosebuds, over pink silk, and she carried pink sweet peas. The best man was Dr. J. Russell Kelly, and the ushers were William Shields, William W. Phillips, Stanton Whitney and Robert B. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Bamber will spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Smith that their country home near Chester. If you of the bride's friends from Orange county were present, and all pronounce it averring beautiful wedding in every respect. The furniture was placed in vans overnight to make room in the parlors for the many guests. The house was beautifully decorated with Evergreen and pink and white roses. Thee handsome dresses, the soft music and the marching of bridal party through the parlors all added to make one grand effect. The supper was furnished by Marecci and was elaborate, the ornaments and candelabra making a large bank in the center of the room, which was very pleasuring to the eye and taste. The bride was the recipient of many costly and beautiful presence, including checks, gold, silver, cut glass and furniture in great variety. Mr. Bamber for several season has spent the summers with her parents in the thinnest sanity at Chester, and her many friends here ??? give her and her husband a gracious welcome. - - - Pome on the Recent Chester Auto Race (For the Orange County News.) A few evenings ago Tonsorial Quick and Mayor Roe started to the County Seat to go. They had not gone very far before they overtook a larger car. Now Mayor Rowe never likes to be outdone, and to pass more powering he thought would be some fun. Without giving the limited any deed, he turned on the little forward its greatest speed. Expecting to go pass like a flash, when as quick as lightning there came a clash. Look for it had turned about, and thrown the men completely out. For when they struck Frank Murray's wall, they realized it was in the fall. For Roe and Quick, just as quick as quick could be, went over the fence green pastures for to see. And I must have jarred their very pith, for when they rose they had no breath. And when they saw their awful plate the other car was out of sight. The neighbor saw, without a doubt two men were over the fence and out. For speeding both took a drop – that's all, caused by the great and mighty fall. Lou Ford, a paralytic stroke, a few bones bent and others broke. Artist Quick is a man of sense, and did not blame the guileless fence. He then brushed up his sunburst hair, and said, “Brooks the car can soon repair.” To the hospital, sad sight to see, Surgeon Brooks and corps soon dressed crook’d knee. Now all three are on the street, bowing and smiling and tall they meet. “Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest of the might, have been." Practice teaches all, at last, starting sooner – not to go so fast. Court Jester (by permission) - — - [page 22] Died 1857 April 2 – Chester of congestion at the brain Charlie W., Son of Walter and Lucretea Conklin, age 3 years six months. - - - Hulse, aged 41 years. Feb. 5 – Chester, Henry Halsey, son of Walter H. And Lucretia Conklin, aged five years and two months. 1864 - - - Sparks – Nov. 3, at Washington Bill, Charlotte D., Wife of William H. Spouse and daughter Walter H. Conklin, of Chester. 1881 - - - – The death of Miss Alice Conklin them the burial of her remains yesterday as cast a gloom over the whole community. Great respect shown by all. Rev. T. H. Leggett officiated, taking his text from words contained in the XV. chapter and ninth verse of Jeremiah, "Her sun has gone down while it was yet day," in which he preached an eloquent sermon, just both to dead and living. The offering of flowers were magnificent. the at the head of the casket rest of the Palo of flowers with the word “rest” in its center, which was a gift of the Dramatic Society. Near the foot was an anchor, very artistically arranged, the gift of the choir. At the extreme foot was a very handsome week, a gift from a friend. Her mature in the choir was left vacant and draped in morning, with her him books opened and laid there on. For the closing piece Miss M a Clark sang a scotch song, which was a favorite of the deceased. Mrs. Shaw presiding at the organ. The following are the words: … - - - In memoriam. In memory of our friend and associate Alice E. Conkling, who died September 13, 1879. It has pleased God to take from our society one whose unusual the vivacity and cheerfulness gave her a large place in the hearts of its members, and whose mental endowments placed are among its leaders. Be it therefore Resolved, That in the this province our affliction is severe. Her interest was unflagging. And like she was bright, and the duties that devolved upon her were promptly and faithfully performed. Morally, she was modest but firm. Resolved, That as her sickness gave us a slight morning of her death, we can in no wise be indifferent to the sorrow we have met, and that we extend a hearty sympathy to the relatives of the deceased in this are common loss. Resolved, That these resolutions be printed in the Orange County press and the Independent Republican of Goshen. C. B. Roe, Henry Masterson, Millie S. Thompson, Emma P. Wood. Committee from the Chester literary Society. Chester, Sept. 29, 1879. - - - A fitting tribute. The following extract from a private letter, forms so fitting a graceful tribute to the memory of Miss Alice Conkling, the said death was recently mentioned in the Press, that it is given to her friends through its columns. The writer, as letter indicates was principal of Chester Academy when Ms. Conkling was a pupil: the term my dear friend: I much obliged for Mark copies of the Press, giving accounts of Miss Alice Conkling's sickness and death. It grieves me much to know that life so full of promise has been cut off ere its bloom. You know that when I had charge of the Chester Academy Miss Conkling, Alice Conkling simply, then, was one of my students. She was such a pupil as teachers like without any effort. Always attentive to her duties, kind and cheerful among her associates, respectful towards her instructors, she could be depended on at all times to do hurtful part, and more in furthering any enterprise affecting the interest of her department or of the school. She was prompt and thorough in her studies, quick to perceive intelligent to apply. Occasions were rare indeed when she appeared in class without having fully measured every principle of the lesson, and I see today the bright smile that used to break over her face, spreading from her eyes, when it distant hand would enable her to solve a principal difficulty herself. A good student was a loving daughter and would have lived a noble woman. She is gone. The dreamless sleep that "kisses down her eyelids" is coming to all of us. May it be said of us all as we say of of her: she was worthy to live; she was ready to die. Virtually yours, J. H. C. Utica, N. Y., Set. 20, 1879 - - - In the golden years. The half-century of married life of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Conklin. A very pleasant affair was the Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Conklin held Thursday evening, April 14 at their home on Main Street. About 75 friends and relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. Conklin were married in Amsterdam in 1842. During the evening and appropriate ceremony occurred. Their pastor, Rev. J. Burroughs, D. D., Spoke of the 50 years of the married life, giving us like to review of the old times as compared with today. Then he requested the bridegroom of the evening, both crowned with white locks, to join hands as he bless them and wish them much good for the coming years. At the close of the prayer which followed Mrs. Conklin recited an original poem relating to the occasion, which gave much pleasure. As a company was receipted for refreshments the Chester Cornet Band, stationed in the street, played a serenade. Mr. and Mrs. Conklin were aided in receiving by their daughter and their husband, Mr. and Mrs. T. Brooks of Washingtonville, and their grandson and his wife, Mr. Mrs. Bert Sparks, also of questionable, thus representing three generations. A handsome collection of golden presence were received. Mr. and Mrs. Conklin have one son and one daughter living and four grandchildren. – Chester cor. Both compress. Poem recited by Mrs. W. H. Conklin at their golden wedding, April 14, 1892. It was in good old Amsterdam, I first became a bride; And 50 years of what is life, We have traveled side-by-side. We had our home in Amsterdam, And there I hoped would be; But we have lived in Chester now Since eighteen forty three. ’Tis not for "filthy lore” sake, We this is her Anniversary hold; But that we may be in happiness Your faces all be hold. We thank you for your presence, Your precious gifts as well; The happiness it gave us No words of mine can tell. We thank you for the Lamp, it is a gift most weeks; May it be a Light to guide us ‘Till we walk the Golden Streets. I thank you for the cane, You have the bridegroom given; May it be a help to guide The steps that lead to heaven. Now may we all prepare to meet Around the great white throne; Where all is joy and happiness And partings are unknown. Lucretia. —- Obituary Mrs. Lucretia Conklin. Mrs. Lucretia Conklin, widow of Walter H. Conklin, died Saturday morning, Feb. 22 at her home in Chester, after an illness of four days. The cause of death was pneumonia. Her age was 84 years and three months. She was born Nov. 19, 1818, in Amsterdam, N. Y. Mrs. Conklin was confined to a bed three days. There was a gradual breaking up of the naturally the strong and vigorous constitution. She had a pride and ambition to retain her youthful habits, which made her so companionable to everyone who knew her. In her last letter she wrote, two weeks before her death, she said she was "feeling so well and was so without pain or ache." This was written to a relative of her own age who was suffering with pain. About ten days before her death she was taken ill with a grip cold, which developed into pneumonia. Her death was a peaceful passing away, with no suffering, and as if gently sleeping; a passing out so quietly that even those in the adjoining room knew not that she had gone. Her prayers had been realized. To her the end came just as she had always hoped it would come. She retained all of her faculties, and was conscious to the last. Lucretia Conklin was the daughter of Wyatt Chamberlain, and Sarah Potter (sister of the late Judge Potter of Schenectady, N.Y.), And was one of 12 children, all of whom were unusually in download with fine mental abilities. She inherited a love for reading, and had a habit of memorizing in her childhood nearly everything she read. Be gifted with a remarkable memory, she had stored up an unlimited amount of useful information, which he had in readiness on all occasions, both serious and humorous. Line being one of numerous family of children, she had an unusually large circle of relatives, of whom are living: a son and daughter, Restcome P. Conklin of Chester and Jennie, wife of Thomas W. Brooks of Wahingtonville; and two sisters Mrs. Assah Talcott of Philmont, Columbia County, N. Y., And Mrs. Amy Randall of Portland, Oregon, the latter of whom is spending the winter in Philadelphia. Both were unable on account of the blockade of traffic to reach Chester to attend the funeral. Mrs. Conklin's late husband was an elder of the Chester Presbyterian Church, and was a clerk of the session for forty years. Both he and Mrs. Chamberlain were strongly attached to the church. Their home became a stopping place for the ministers, several of them living in the family before going to the parsonage. Among them were the late Rev. Thomas Nichols, Rev. Theodore A. Leggett, Rev. T. Cummings Beattie and Rev. Dr. John Burroughs, all of whom came as strangers, but was kept up their loving interest an almost family affection. For nearly half a century she lived in the home in which it died in which Mr. Conklin built in the early married life. Dear they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary April 14, 1892, when Mrs. Conklin recited an original poem relating to the occasion. Generous hospitality and hearty cordiality were beautifully exemplified in the life and character of Mrs. Conklin. These characteristics of her personality were shown in many letters of condolence received from her friends since her death. From her former pastor, Rev. Mr. Leggett, was received a letter containing the three words of sympathy: "the mother has been often in my mind, and often are so of late. I live much in the past now-a-days, I like to relive the happy days spent with old friends, the sitting room has been the scene of many enjoyable events, both religious in social. The mother had an unusually fine mine. She was so well-informed by habits of reading, and, with that all, was ... [truncated due to length]Collection
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