Mr & Mrs Audrey Barber and children of Horseheads. Mrs. Leo Yeier and son of Candor, Mrs. Geo. Ellison and daughter Delores and son, Frederick of Spencer, Mrs. Brian Riker of Mt. Morris and son Junior of Spencer, Homer Webber of Straits Corners, Harold Strong and children of Owego, Chas. Letts and friend of Binghamton were guests at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Frank on Sunday.

*NOTE I believe this was Frank & Viola Priest. No date on article.

 

Feb 7, 1956

THE ITHACA, Bowling Assn, will be led by five of these fellows in the next 12 months, Al Dale Jr. has retired as president. The first is Clo Calistri, secretary-treasurer: Donald Barber, President; Dale, retiring president, vice presidents; J E (Pete) Bush, Harold, Rosa and Charles Bell Jr.

*NOTE this was Lee Barber's son.

 

Corning - No one was injured when cars driven by Owen E. Kennan of Rochester and James S. Barber of Hammond Ind., collided on Route Two near Painted Post Thursday night. State Trooper L. J. Kelly said both cars were damaged extensively.

*NOTE James S. Barber was Audrey Barber's brother.

 

  Corning- Paul Anspach, 47, of the Federal Alcohol Tax Unit, and Deputy US Marshal Martin Herbst, 42, both of Rochester, are in the Corning Hospital with injures received in a 3-car crash Tuesday night near Big Flats, according to State Troopers of the Painted Post Substation. Their injuries were not serious and they were discharged today.

 James Barber, 45, and his brother, Audrey, 40, both of Horseheads, were working on a car wrecked Saturday night, which was parked on the shoulder of the highway.

  Audrey's car was ahead of the wrecked auto and the men were preparing to tow it away when the Rochester machine, operated by Herbst, struck the wrecked car throwing James Barber into the ditch, the Barber car running over him.

  James Barber was treated by a physician.

  State Troopers reported the Rochester men were confused by lights.

 

  The $10,000 negligence action of James S. Barber against Martin J. Herbst, deputy US marshal, was begun in Supreme Court before Justice Newman this morning.

  The plaintiff charges that while he was on a shoulder of a highway at Big Flats, Sept. 18, 1945, a car operated by the defendant struck a parked car which in turn struck Mr. Barber severely injuring him. The Ginsburgs represent the plaintiff and Sayles & Evans the defendant.

 

  The $10,000 damage negligence action started Thursday in Supreme Court before Justice Newman was settled for $2,500 at a 3:30 PM recess. James S. Barber sued Martin J. Herbst, a deputy U S marshal, charging that the defendant's car on Sept. 18, 1945 struck another car parked beside a highway in Big Flats driving it against Mr. Barber.

  Justice Newman adjourned court and dismissed the jurors until Monday at 9:30 AM.

 

  Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War is one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the United States. Members are direct descendants of veterans of the Civil War.

  Elmira Tent 28 was founded on June 28, 1897, and was named after Mrs. A. S. Diven, wife of Gen. Diven.

  The club, which meets the first Wednesday of each month, donated flags to schools and other patriotic organizations. Donations are given various charities such as the American Red Cross, Cancer Fund, the Leonard Wood Leprosy fund.

  Mrs. Leonia Barber of 721 Chemung St., Horseheads, is the president of the Elmira Tent.

*Note Wife of James S. Barber they are both buried in Woodlawn Cemetery James died 12-20-69 and Leonia died 5-26-83

 

The Grand Jury in the trial and special term of the Tioga County Supreme Court indicts twenty-three-year-old Robert Manley Barber, of Ellistown, Town of Barton, the alleged parricide of his father by shooting him in the chest in Chemung Street, Waverly, and killing him instantly. He is arraigned before the presiding Justice, the Hon. A Lindsay O'Connor, of Hobart, Delaware County, by District Attorney Herbert H. Smith. Justice O'Connor reads the indictment to Young Barber, who enters a plea of not guilty. His Attorney, Judson C. Hoover, a well known criminal lawyer of Elmira, announces that the defence is to be insanity. The youth's sister, who is shot in one of her eyes recovers. An extra panel of two hundred jurors is drawn.

  At 5:30 o'clock Monday afternoon the grand jury in the trial and special term of the Tioga county supreme court, which had been in session since 10:30 o'clock that forenoon, reported one indictment to Justice A. Lindsay O'Connor. This indictment was against Robert Manley Barber, aged 23 years, of Waverly, R. D. 1 and charged him with murder in the first degree. It is alleged in the indictment that on the evening of Dec. 13 he shot and killed his father, Harry M. Barber, in Chemung Street, Waverly.

  It will be recalled that earlier in the evening that young Barber shot and critically injured his sister, Mrs. Ruth Millage, while she was seated in her father's car in front of the home of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ellis, at Ellistown. Mr. Barber and his wife started to take the young woman to a hospital. The youth pursued them in his motor car and made several unsuccessful attempts to pass his father's car and head off the party.

SEEKS PROTECTION

  Mr. Barber, on reaching Waverly, decided to seek protection at the headquarters of the state police in Chemung Street. He mistook a yellow house on the opposite side of the street for the state police headquarters. He stopped near this house and got out of the car. The son ran by his father's car and also stopped. As Mr. Barber walked across the street his son followed him and the two men are said to have stopped in the centre of the street and exchanged a blow or two. The the fatal shot was fired. Mr. Barber walked on across the street and pitched headlong across the sidewalk in front of the house he supposed was the state police headquarters. He was dead when help reached him.

  The son fled to the home of his grandparents, where he was arrested later by Sergeant Henry J. Mitter and Trooper W. H Whirt, of Waverly state police sub-station.

  Young Barber was arraigned before Justice O'Connor at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by District Attorney Herbert H. Smith, of Waverly. He was brought to the court room by Sheriff Douglas L. Grant, to whom he was handcuffed.

  Judson C. Hoover, of Elmira, appeared with Barber as his attorney. Mr. Hoover is a noted criminal lawyer. He replaced Levi Ginsberg, of Elmira, whom, it was reported, had been engaged to defend young Barber.

  JUSTICE READS THE INDICTMENT

  Justice O'Connor read the indictment to the accused, and asked him how he wished to plead. Attorney Hoover answered, "Not guilty."

  "The defendant will have to make his own plea,"said Justice O'Connor.

  The young man then entered a plea of not guilty to the indictment. He spoke in a low but clear voice.

  "I wish to enter a further plea of not guilty on the ground of insanity," said Mr. Hoover.

  Justice O'Connor then asked District Attorney Herbert H. Smith if he wished a date for the trial fixed. Mr. Smith replied in the affirmative and suggested that the trial begin Jan 17. Justice O'Connor fixed this date for the trial and announced that a panel of 200 trial jurors would be drawn later in the afternoon. He also said that he would expect the jurors on the present panel to serve at the trial except the few who had already been asked to be excused.

  Barber is a tall and muscular young man. He has dark hair and eyes. He was smooth-shaven. He was wearing a dark blue lumberman's jacket in place of a coat when he came into court. He appeared calm during his arraignment.

HIS SISTER RECOVERS FROM THE WOUND

  His sister. Mrs. Ruth Millage, aged 20 years, who was shot in the eye by her brother, so it is allowed, was discharged from the Robert Packer hospital at Sayre on New Year's day. It was expected that she would completely lose the sight in the eye, but later it was found that she did not entirely lose the sight of the eye.

  Former Tioga County Judge Nathan Turk, of this village, will assist District Attorney Herbert H. Smith in conducting the prosecution. Mr. Smith applied to County Judge Francis J. Clohessy on Tuesday for permission to engage an assistant in presenting the people's case and his request was approved.

 

Attorney Judson R. Hover, of Elmira, who represented Young Barber, who shot and killed his father in Waverly last December, files notice in the Tioga County Clerk's office that the defendant takes appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Department, from the Judgment of Conviction rendered in Court on January Nineteenth. He is permitted to plead guilty to murder in the second degree at that time.

  According to papers of notification filed with County Clerk Charles M. Haywood, recently Robert M. Barber, of Ellistown, has appealed to the appellate division from the judgment of conviction rendered against him in the Tioga County supreme court for murder in the second degree.

  Young Barber pleaded guilty to second degree murder on Jan. 19, abruptly after three prospective jurors had been examined. Shortly before the adjournment of the case for that day, the young man and his counsel, Judge R. Hover, of Elmira, stepped to the bar and informed Supreme Court Judge A. Linsay O'Connor, that he was ready to withdraw his plea of not guilty of murder in the first degree and plead guilty of the lesser count.

  The notice filed here with County Clerk Haywood some time during the last fortnight by Attorney Hover, and dated in Elmira on Feb. 15, 1944, reads as follows:

  "Please take notice, that the defendant above named (Robert M. Barber) hereby takes appeal to the appellate divsion of the supreme court, third department, from the judgment of conviction rendered against him in this court on the 19th day of January, 1944, and for each and every part thereof." Signed "J. R. Hover."

 

SENTENCED TO ATTICA PRISON.

 

  Immediately upon the plea of guilty young Barber was sentenced by Justice O'Connor to serve from 30 years to life in state's prison, and he was whisked away to Attica the following morning by Sheriff Douglas L. Grant and Under-Sheriff Robert Crawford.

  The sentence was unusually long, as ordinarily persons convicted of murder in the second degree are sentenced to from 20 years to life. Justice O'Connor imposed the additional 10 years to the mimimum due to circumstances in the case and in view of the fact that the defendant admitted shooting and killing his own father.

  While efforts to set aside a conviction is nothing new, word that effort is being made in this case comes as a surprise to local legal circles, particularly because of the abruptness of Barber's guilty plea in the face of elaborate plans by both the prosecution and the defense to try him on the first degree status.

  The office of the district attorney had completely prepared his case for trial. Barber was charged that on the night of Dec. 13, he shot his father after an altercation in Chemung Street, Waverly, only a short time after the 23 year-old former railroad fireman is said to have shot and seriously wounded his sister, Mrs. Ruth Millage.

 

THE FATHER DROPS DEAD.

 

  The father dropped dead as he attempted to run away from his son, after the latter is said to have fired the shot that entered the elder man's chest and severed the aorta, or artery that carried the principal supply of life's blood.

  Young Barber was arrested some time later at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ellis, who lived in the vicinity of the Barber home about one mile east of Waverly.

  Stories of the murder, the capture and subsequent events appeared in lengthy detail in several issues of the Gazette in December and in January.

 

Binghamton Press Bureau

Albany - Christmas clemency was granted yesterday by Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller to a Waverly man serving time in Attica Prison for killing his father.

  The governor commuted the minimum sentence of Robert Manley Barber, 39, to time already served.

  Barber, a native of Elmira, was sentenced, in 1944, to 30 years to life for second degree murder in the shooting of his father, Harry Barber, in Waverly.

  A spokesman for the governor noted that on Dec. 13, 1943, when the crime was committed, Barber was "emotionally disturbed and under the influence of alcohol." He had no other criminal record and his prison and institutional conduct has been "excellent," the spokesman said.

  A big factor in the commutation has been the belief of Barber's family that he was temporarily insane and should not have been held accountable. Relatives have written a number of letters asking clemency.

  "If he is released on parole, he will be subject to parole supervision the rest of his life," the governor wrote. He cited the Parole Board findings a year ago that Barber had "worked steadily and until the time when he became involved with a woman older than himself, had enjoyed a good relationship with his father."

  "Since his commitment," the board's report continued, "he has been deeply remorseful, has made an excellent adjustment and is highly regared by the institutional personnel. The members of his family are devotedly interested in him and offer a sound program for his readjustment. There is no opposition in the community toward his release."

  Barber was indicted on a charge of first degree murder in Tioga County Supreme Court Jan. 3, 1944. The followng day he pleaded innocent, claiming insanity.

  On Jan. 19 he pleaded guilty to a charge of second degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

  The late Justice A. Lindsey O'Connor o Delaware County was presiding at the time.

  Barber was one of four men given executive commutation yesterday. Others were:

  Albert Stuckrath, 34, of Jacksonville, Fla., given 30 to 60 years for the 1944 robbery and assault in Rochester of a driver who had picked him up while he was hitchhiking.

  William H. Green and Louis King, serving 60 years to life for second degree murder in the slaying of a cab driver 28 years ago in Albany. The governor noted that both were teenagers when the crime occurred, that both had good conduct in prison, and that King, afflicted with Hodgkins disease for five years, is not expected to live more than 10 years.

  The minimum sentences of these men also were commuted to time served.

TOTAL OF 82 YEARS

  The four men have spent a combined total of 82 years in jail.

  Rockefeller commuted the sentences yesterday on recommendations of the State Parole Board. The board now will arrange the actual parole of the four. This probably will be done before Christmas, the governor's office said.

  New York governors customarily grant executive clemency at the Christmas season. This is Rockefeller's first Christmas in office.

  Stuckrath will be on parole until the year 2015 and the other three for the rest of their lives.

 

June 30, 1950

Mr. and Mrs Sibley Barber and Mrs. Georgia of Horseheads were Friday evening guests of Mrs. Frank Priest

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  A gross estate of $130,828.05 and a net of $122,462.20 was left by Dr. Albert R. Ellison, for 20 years chief physician of the Dunlop Tire & Rubber Company, who died April 5 aboard a Santa Fe train near Las Vegas while en route to visit a brother in California.

  According to a state tax appraisal filed in Surrogate's Court today, principal assets were: Insurance, $50,000; real estate, $30,400; mortgages and cash, $19,897.06; miscellaneous property, $13,205.99, and stocks and bonds, $12,825.

  Chief beneficiaries under the will are: His widow, Mrs. Kathryn Span Ellison, 916 Humboldt Pkwy.; his mother, Mrs. Emaline E. Ellison, Spencer; and three brothers, William Ellison of Burbank, Calf.; George Ellison of Elmira, and the late Simeon Ellison of Elmira. Trustees and executors are Edna M. Drew, Noyce Cornell and William Ellison.

 

  1st Lt. A. R. Ellison, Surgeon for the 301st Mass. Machine Gun Battalion, who has been in France for several months writes:

                                                                          10-24-18

Dear Mother:

  Am enclosing post card pictures, which I promised you. Went up to St. A today with the supply officer in his car. Had a very pleasant time whizzing along the straight smooth roads. The roads of France are especially picturesque. They are very straight and can be seen in front of you as far as the eye can see. They are wide and of limestone and as good as our state roads. They are bordered by hedges and trimmed trees and are well kept. There are very few farm houses, as the natives live in villages owning no land of their own, unless it be the stone hovel and going out to work daily in the distant fields.

  It has been raining here for some time and is real sloppy and nasty. Bought me a fine pair of ruber boots today at the G M's (quartermasters) for $4.50 or 26 Francs. It is just typical fall weather here, about a month earlier than at home.

                                     Lovingly your son,

                                                      Albert.

 

  Much is being said about the "good neighbor" policy between Latin America and the Unitd States these days. So Mrs. J. J. Ellison of North Main Street of this village and her son, Dr. Albert Ellison, of Buffalo, decided that a cruise on the S.S. Antigua to Guatemala, Central American republic, would be the proper place to go.

  From now until next September Guatemala, a land of 42,570 square miles with a population of over 2,000,000, more than half of them being Indians, is a sunny and fascinating country. People there have little money but enjoy life, Mrs. Ellison informs. A man with $200 is pointed to as rich. Guatemala is a land where mountains stand on tiptoe to touch the sky.

  A nickel will buy a dozen bananas, two pineapples may be obtained for 5 cents, orchids are 5 cents a bunch, the best grade of coffee sells for 8 cents a pound and a considerable amout of coffee and sugar are exported. Corn grows 20 feet high. Here you will find the most delectable pineapple and papaya into which you ever sank a tooth.

  From the costume of a woman one tells her village. Mrs Ellison asks, "What can be more democratic than that." And each village costume is a thing of beauty, descended by honorable selection from the provincial styles of Spain.

  People you meet in motor buses make each trip an adventure, bringing the rich seasoning of oriental spice to your Central American dish. The bus is jammed with Indians and ladinos, mixed Indian and Spanish types.

  These friendly people invite you to stay in their homes, Mrs. Ellison replied that a house, with brick and Spanish tile and mahogany in the corners, beams and supports can be built for $800.

  Furniture carved by hand - a big bed with rounded posts and a table made of four solid pieces and chairs - furniture for every room in the house - calls for an investment of less than $60, Mrs. Ellison discloses. For $8 a month a native man will be a servant, cook and do the laundry.

  Blankets woven into one piece and not stiched down the middle cost about $5. Silver necklaces, rings and bracelets are sold at fantastically low prices. While huipiles and blouses so highly prized by American tourists can be had for a pittance, Mrs. Ellison pointed out. Beach shoes and headdresses from colorful hand-woven and hand-dyed cottons and black-and-white checked woolen jackets and skirts woven by the natives may also be obtained. Mrs. Ellison has an interesting collection of articles. The quetzal, native bird of Guatemala, ornaments, postage stamps, jewelry and textiles.

  Some Americans take back to their homes as soveniers the big knives carried by natives, but which are manufactured in Hartford, Conn., U.S.A.

  Then there's Alkazar in Antigua, a perfectly preserved remnant of what at one time was one of the most resplendent cities of the Spanish realm - before earthquake, fire and flood destroyed it.

  "It's a friendly and enchanting place," Mrs. Ellison concluded.

  Mrs. Ellison has resided in Spencer for 56 years. Besides her son, Dr. Ellison, she has three sons, McKinley of Buffalo, George of Elmira and Simeon of Spencer.

  The result was that after being aboard the S.S. Antigua on a 26-day cruise covering 6,000 miles by water, the doctor and his mother found that the vessel was making its final trip as a passenger boat and had been taken over by the government as a transport for soldiers.  The doctor took colored motion pictures of the trip.

 

 

Another article in the paper saying the same thing as above. So I'm not re-typing it.

 

Respected Cousin

  I thought that I would write you a short letter. Would you like to come West and live on a good farm. I own 3 good farms here. I will sell you one on 3 years time. 160 acres for 10 an acre you can raise enough. What in 3 years to more than pay for It. I will sell you 2 yoke of Oxen for $75 a yoke. I will furnish you cows, Hogs and Hens the land here is as good as can be found any where in Cayuga Co. If you want a good chance to get a rest from working all the time at Carpenter work come and see me, fetch your wife and sons with you there is room for them all here. I will use you as well as you ever was treated in your life. I have a good house for you to live in this winter. I will give you a big job of carpenter work next year. I have one son 19 years old and 5 daughters. I am prospering fairly well. If you can't all come this fall you come up and stay this winter with me and let the folks come on in the spring.

  Aman of your age ought to have a good quiet steady home and not be working for Tom Dick and Harry day after day. There are thousands of Hogs raised here If you come up here. I want you to raise Wheat & Rye Corn and Hogs. We raise 40 bushel to the acre here of Winter Wheat manufactured this year 25 bushels to the acre this is a grand farming county here in Douglas Co. South Dakota. If you wanted to work at Carpenter up here you can get $2.50 a day here and all the work that you can do. Armour is where we live Western town we have a Rail Road to Chicago 670 miles West from Chicago.

  When you get this write me a letter and tell me if you will come and when you will be here. Tell me the news. write soon. Yours Truly.

                                                               C. J. Ellison

                                                                  Armour S.D.

Douglas Co.  

 

  The condition of a 7-year old boy who was involved in a bicyle-automobile accident last night at 10:15 remained serious today at St. Joseph's Hospital.

  David Ellison of 1307 Hall St. is being treated for fractures of right arm and right shoulder, a possible skull fracture and scalp lacerations.

  Police reported the boy was riding a bicycle south on Grand Central Ave. between Division and North Sts. When he apparently tried to turn left. He steered into the path of a northbound car being driven by a motorist identified as George T. Rogers, 31, of 311 Caldwell Ave., police said.

  The boy was taken to the hospital in an Erway Ambulance.

 

 

David Ellison, 7, of 1307 Hall St. was reported in fair condition today at St. Joseph's Hospital where he is being treated for injuries suffered when he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle last Thursday night.

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  David Ellison has been elected president of the Elmira Kennel Club.

  Other officers are: first vice president, William Gamer; second vice president, Mrs. Thomas D'Angelo; secretary, Anastasia Rosinski; and treasurer, William O. Payne III.

  Serving on the board of directors are: Mrs. Dick Hamlin, Mrs. David Ellison, Jerry Shoemaker, Faith Sanford and Donald Deckman.

 

*Note Mrs. Thomas D'Angelo was Gretchen D'Angelo

         Mrs. Dick Hamlin was Marge Hamlin

         Mrs. David Ellison is Carole Young Ellison

 

 

 

KOFFEE KUP - Thursday evening at 8 with Mrs. Delores Polovick of 266 W 19th St. for lesson on Refinishing Furniture.

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Koffee Kup- Furniture refinishing looks like a hard job but is rewarding with a good piece of furniture.

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                                                        1944

 

                    The Eighty-fourth Commencement Exercises

 

                                               of the

  

                                   ELMIRA FREE ACADEMY

 

                              Will be held in the Auditorium

 

                 Wednesday Evening, June 28, at eight o'Clock

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  Keeping with the theme, articles will be displayed in suitable rooms such as kitchen, pantry, nursery and sewing room, Mrs. Steven Polovick and Mrs. Clifford Wicks said.

  An additional feature will be a six-foot high playhouse which is on display at the church and will be sold the day of bazaar.

  Some of the items offered will be aprons, seasonal decorations, embroidered pillow cases, homemade jewelry, dolls, stuffed toys, hand knit articles, sheet music, records, homemade candy, baked goods and candied apples.

  Hot dogs, barbecues and coffee will be available all day in the dining room. Mrs. Leo Smith and Mrs. Wilbur Green are in charge of a turkey dinner, open to the public at 5 p.m. Homemade rolls and pies will be featured. Mrs. Lewis Ordway and Mrs. Richard Dunbar are cochairmen of the dining room with Mrs. Wayne Smith as hostess.

  Other committees are:

  Kitchen, Mrs. Lewis Ballard; dining room, Mrs. Glenwood Cochrane; pantry, Mrs. Addie Johnson; den, Mrs. Raymond Rounds; attic, Mrs. Freda Oldroyd; candy cupboard, Mrs. Donald Balcom. Bedroom, Mrs. Chester Sykes; nursery, Mrs. William Boyer; sewing room, Mrs. Jack Terry; living room, Mrs. Erwin Beardslee; playroom, Mrs. Ray Olney, Mrs. Kenneth Erickson, Mrs. Donald Erickson.

  Decorations, Mrs. Harold Ottmer, Mrs. Arba Stanbro; calling, Mrs. Roger Sykes, Mrs. Raymond Oldroyd; posters, Mrs. Olney; publicity, Mrs. James Bensley; distribution of boutonnaires, Mrs. Walter Melville; organist, Mrs. Robert Long.

 

  Some may have tried this idea, which comes from a variety of sources, and many more will-a candy Christmas wreath.

  Mothers of small children, or anyone who will have young callers over the holidays, will be interested in something unusual for the youngfry. There is usually some refreshment for the adult well-wishers this time of the year, but sometimes the children are forgotten in this respect.

  A candy Christmas wreath is a solution, for not only is it tasty-it is also intriguing.

  One woman has made several and has helped others in the project. She is Mrs. Steven Polovick of 266 W. 19th St., Elmira Heights. Her main reason-three sons. She has two boys in school 2 at Elmira Heights-Kevin, who is 11 and in the fifth grade, and Stephan, a seven-year-old in the first grade. Both boys wanted to have a wreath for their class parties and, although Douglas, a one-year-old, is a little young he still appreciates the sweet snack he gets from the wreath at home.

  Mrs. Polovick suggested an idea of hanging the wreath on the inside of the front door and, as the children leave, they can take along a couple pieces of candy. Hanging it outside is a little impractical for most homes, weatherwise anyway, and it might be a temptation for other youngsters.

  THE WREATH is simple to make and any amount of one's own imagination can be used.

  The foundation is a wire coat hanger.

  Mrs. Polovick recommends making the hanger shorter so it takes less candy, thus cutting the expense. To shorten the hanger, cut one side near the handle with wire cutter and cut off a piece 7 to 8 inches long, then secure the cut end again.

  Make the hanger round and wrap with florist's tape, including the hook. This gives a base to secure the candy, and will prevent the candy from slipping around.

  About two pounds of celophane -wrapped candy or gum will do. Tie the candy to the frame with thin (30) wire by securing one of the ends of the celophane that wraps the paper to the coat hanger. It might be possible to wrap three pieces of candy at once.

  Make the wreath thick with candy. Different kinds and shapes of hard candy will do-or a particularly attractive one could be made with wrapped peppermint candy. In a wreath made of a variety of colored candy, watch the arrangement in which they are secured to avoid having all the yellows, of reds, etc. together.

  THE ATTRACTIVE decoration is finished off with a big red ribbon bow at the top near the hook, and a steamer to which is attached a pair of blunt-tipped scissors.

  The scissors are used by the children to remove their treat.

 

Dolores Ellison, of Elmira and Marion Slate, of Anderson Hill, who have been assisting in the home of Mrs. Leo Yeier at Candor, called Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Priest.

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Emalina E. Ellison to Herbert Hockey property in Spencer.

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Dear Scout Ellison:

  I have read your essay "What Scouting Means to Me" in the Spencer Needle and hasten to commend you for the fine work you did. I am certain that the people of Spencer and other communities who read your essay will know more of the true values of Scouting.

 

  I might add that I wish every scout in the nation would make the same interpertation of Scouting that you have. You certainly have the correct meaning of the purpose of the Movement.

  Do your best to make Scouting grow in Spencer and Troop # 19 the best Scout Troop in the council.

 

  I believe you should convey your thanks to Edtor Hart for the printing of your story.

 

  Best wishes to you and the other members of "Ole # 17".

 

 

                                                                    Sincerely yours,

                                                                    Ray DA Harrison

                                                                    Scout Executive

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The local Boy Scout Troop has started out for a whirlwind getaway for the season. Committeemen for the organization have promised to take one evening per month and be present with the boys, which will make for better Scouting.

  The Scotmaster wishes to give notice to the parents of the Scouts that the boys come to Scout meeting for a purpose and are not to leave the building until dismissed. Any infraction of this ruling will be strictly dealt with, and at present there are four Scouts who will be suspended for two weeks for unruly conduct.

  Oscar Covert gave the Scouts a football, same to be presented to the Scout who most deserved it. An essay entitled "What Scouting Means to Me", was handed the boys to write, this essay to have 500 words or more. Scout Fred Ellison turned in the best piece of work and Mr. Harold Hyde and Bob Crane selected the winner. Rev. Ted Lewis presented the football to Freddie Wednesday evening, October 7, after which the Scouts took out their excess energy in boxing, box hockey, ping pong and a little military drill.

  The text of Freddie Ellison's essay is quoted herewith:

  Always Scouting has been a challenge to me to try and live up to its rules. Almost it seems as though a fellow must be well nigh perfect to keep and do the things Scouts should do and that's no sissy job. Just our motto, "Be Prepared", would keep us busy for it's always the unexpected things that get us all balled up. Then the good times with others means much to me. Every fellow should be able to have a good time with a gang and where is a cleaner gang than the Scouts?

  There doesn't seem to be much left out of Scouting. Some things a fellow likes a little better, of course. Living in a small town, we scouts find much to attract us that we can use in a practical way. Scouting is always an incentive to do daily tasks better and teaches a fellow to appreciate the things around him. Every Scout wants to be able to help others in times of trouble, and Scouting teaches the surest ways of giving first aid in all kinds of emergencies. Not only while we are boys, but these aids help all through life. You just don't forget the way to aid a drowning person-how to rescue him and the care after rescue. In this day, when accidents happen all the time, it's mighty handy to know how to tie a bandage, give first aid to a severed artery, or carry a person with a broken leg after giving first aid.

  What is more fun than our camping trips? Just camping is fine, but our trips through the fields finding the haunts of birds and animals and studying how they live and rear their young is a joy never to be forgotten. Through nature we come to have a truer feeling and reverence for God and to know there is a Supreme Being over all.

  At home, citizenship and patriotism are things taken very much for granted as also courtesy and courage. Perhaps we know our Dad did his bit in the World War, and Grandpa did his in the Civil War and each has a fine story to tell. The just say: "I did my duty." The Scouts really teach us to love our country's heroes and really know what good citizenship means.

  It's not always easy to be courteous when you're in a hurry and the boys are waiting to do the little things required, but always in back of a Scout's mind is "A Scout is Courteous," and I'll do it that will be a Good Deed for the day. It helps.

  Always a Scout is brave. That doesn't mean just to be brave. That doesn't mean just to be brave in spectacular things, either. There are so many other things to be brave over.

  Scouting means much to me in my daily life. Perhaps, Summed up, it's Scouting is an aid to me to do the things I dislike most. Lots of fun because I learn while I play and know that I can use what I learn not just for the present but as long as I live. Scouting gives time values that urge a boy to always do and give his best.

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  As a climax to the public Court of Honor held in the Court House at Owego Monday evening, the Traveling Scout was awarded to the Spencer Boy Scout Troop. This Traveling Scout is a handsome figure of a bareheaded scout mounted on a black base, a trophy around 12 inches in height. At each quarterly Court of Honor the trophy is given to the troop in Tioga District of the Louis Aggiz Fuertes Council of Boy Scouts of America which has made the most progress during the past three months. It was upon that basis that the award was given to Troop 17 which has been making remarkable strides of progress under Scoutmaster Bobb Houston and Assistant Scoutmaster Nelson Evans. The trophy can become the permanent possession of Troop 17 if it can gain the coveted honor of being the most active troop in the district for the next two quarters.

  During the course of the Court of Honor proceeding three scouts of troop 17, Fred Ellison, Warren Houston, and Fred Van Riper, were given recognition and pins for their attainment of Second Class rank. Harvey Houston, of Troop 17, was given recognition and a card signifying his winning of a merit badge-one stride toward Eagle Scouthood which is the goal of all First Class Scouts.

  Twelve scouts were taken to the Court of Honor by Richard Wells, James Fahl, and Rober Houston in their respective class.

 

 

The football squad of Spencer High School will complete its schedule Saturday when it plays the Ovid team at Spencer. With but 38 boys in high school Coach H. C. Buley has trained a team that has won two games, lost two and tied one. The team consists of  Harry Kipper, Eino Koski, Claude Van Riper, Charles Taminen, Kal Kopponen, Tauno Koski, Oliver Ojala, Jack Van Auken, Robert Surdam, Howard Baker, Fred Ellison, William Jonhonen, Warren Houston, Elwyn Hoxie, Howard Snyder, Edward Thornton, Larry Van Ostrand, L. A. Paisley.

STATE OF NEW YORK

Department of Taxation and Finance

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Suspencion or Revocation of License or Certificate

of Registration

 

 

Chauffeur's 1645214           Operator's           Certificate of  486066

License No.                       License No.          Registration No.

 

 

Order    486066                 

Number                             Dated    8/27/42

 

 

In the name of the person below is hereby SUSPENDED temporarily pending investigation.

 

CAUSE:  Pursuant to Section 71-3B of the Vehicle and Traffic Law -            Court Committment to an institution under the jurisdiction

            of the Department of Mental Hygiene.

 

it is directed that the License BE SURRENDERED IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles at his office at 55 Broad Street, Rochester, New York

 

 

 

            Frederic Ellison

            11-11 Grand Central

            Elmira, New York

              (Chemung Co.) 

 

*Note I have the original copy.

 

  John K. Diveny, 625 W. Church St., was arrested shortly before noon today by Trooper J. Edward Maloney who charged him with operating a motor vehicle "unsafely in a school zone," and exceeding the W. Church St., Town of Elmira, speed limit of 35 miles an hour. Diveny was directed to appear before Peace Justice Elwin R. Brown.

  Frederick Ellison of Grand Central Ave., was the name and address given by a motorist who admitted a speeding charge Thursday afternoon before Peace Justice Brown and paid a $5 fine.

 

  Rexford White, 33, of 106 Sullivan St. suffered lip cuts and two broken teeth at 3:55 Friday afternoon in a three-car crash in front of 503 Sullivan St. He was treated at St. Joseph's Hospital and dischrged.

  Police reported that White was driving south on Sullivan St. when he swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid hitting a parked car. However, the rear of his automobile struck the parked car, then collided almost head-on with a northbound car driven by Frederick T. Ellison 30, of 1307 Hall St.

  The parked car was owned by the Rev. Albert V. Ryan, 26, of 168 High St., police said.

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  Six more have been arrestted on speeding charges by city police within the last three days.

  A man booked as Homer F. Crossett, 28, of Lowman, accused by Patrolman J. J. Murray of speeding on Lake St., paid a $5 fine in Recorder's Court.

  The others, released on bail, identified themselves as:

  William Vogt, 43, of North Tonawanda, accused by Patrolman J. William Maloney of speeding on Park Pl.

  Edwin S. Hecht, 48, of 1007 Caton Ave., accused by Patrolman Michael Baker of speeding on Pennsylvania Ave.

  Edward V. Johnson, 25, of Winetka, Ill., accused by Patrolman Wilbur Toner of speeding on Lake St.

  Armand P. Kulman, 17, of Sayre, PA, RD 2, accused by Patrolman Towner of speeding on Lake St.

  Frederic Ellison, 19, of 1111 Grand Central Ave., accused by Patrolman Murray of speeding on Lake St.

 

 

 

  A man booked as Frederick Ellison, 25, of 1307 Hall St., was arrested by city police Monday afternoon on a charge of possessing a gambling machine in his gasoline service station at 815 E. Water St. Recorder, Gardner postponed the case until next Monday.

  The machine, described by police as an automatic payoff device played with nickels was seized Monday afternoon and is held at headquarters.

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  A man booked as Frederick Ellison, 25, of 1307 Hall St., was released on $20 bail Monday after being arrested on Pennsylvania Ave. on a charge of driving without a license. His case is pending in Recorder's Court.

 

The President of the United States,

 

  To George Hobart Ellison

 

        Order Number 125 Serial Number 115

 

   Greeting: Having submitted yourself to a local board composed of your neighbors for the purpose of determining the place and time in which you can best serve the United States in the present emergency, you are hereby notified that you have now been selected for immediate military service.

  You will, therefore, report to the local board named below at the Court House, Owego, N Y at 2 p.m. on the 15th day of August, 1918 for military duty.

  From and after the day and hour just named you will be a soldier in the military service of the United States.

                              Madison J. Robinson

                                     Member of Local Board for Tioga Co., N.Y.

 

                         Report to Local Board fpr

                                             Local Board for the County of

                                             Tioga State of New York

                                                     Owego, New York

Date August 10, 1918

 

*Note I have the original

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George Ellison and William Martin were in Owego Wednesday for physical examination before the draft board. The former was accepted an given notice that he would probably be called to go to camp in ten days or two weeks. The latter filed claim on agriculture exemption.

 

  A Studebaker touring car owned by George Ellison, of 307 Cresent Street, was badly damaged by fire after being struck by an Elmira Heights trolley car on College Avenue, near the intersection of Fayette Street, late Thursday night, according to the police.

  Onlookers state the car stauled on the tracks and that the passengers got out before the automobile was hit. It turned over on the side and caught fire at the impact. Fire company No. 5 extinguished the blaze.

  Mr. Ellison would make no statement on the accident Thursday night. The car was taken by a local wrecking company.

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  An automobile owned by George H. Ellison a Lackaanna fireman of 207 Crescent Avenue was struck and overturned by an Elmira Heights trolley car at the foot of College Avenue hill near Fayette Street Thursday at 11:15 p.m. when the automobile stalled on the tracks.

  According to the motorman, Bert Dennison the automobile was stalled on the tracks without lights. After the crash the automobile caught fire. No one was injured.

  Fireman from No. 5 station extinguished the blaze, but the auto was badly damaged.

 

  George H. Ellison,58, of 1305 Hall St. was treated at the Arnot Ogden hospital Sunday for injuries suffered in a motorcycle spill in Breesport at about 10:45 Sunday morning. He was discharged last night.

  State police of the Horseheads substaiton reported Ellison was driving a motorcycle east on Rt. 223 in Breesport when the vehicle went out of control and threw the rider to the ground.

  He was taken to the hospital in a Lynch ambulance.

  George H. Ellison, 58, of 1305 Hall St. was reported in good condition last night at Arnot-Ogden Hospital where he is being treated for injuries received in a motorcycle mishap yesterday morning in Breesport.

  State police of the Horseheads substation reported Ellison was driving a motorcycle east on Rt. 223 in Breeseport at about 10:45 yesterday morning when the vehicle went out of control throwing the driver to the ground.

  He was taken to the hospital in a Lynch Ambulance where he is being treated for multiple contusions and abrasions.

  Mr. and Mrs. George Ellison entertained at a New Year's dinner Mr. and Mrs. Frank Priest, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Barber of Hammond, Ind.; Charles Letts and Miss Elsa Hogdon of Binghamton; Mrs. Dellie Riker and son of Mount Morris; Mrs. Leo Yeier's and son of Canada and Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Barber of Elmira.

 

*Note Mr. & Mrs. Frank Priest were Helen's mother Viola Melissa Sibley Barber and Mr. Priest was her 2nd husband. The others listed were Helen's brother and sisters.

                                                  Elmira, N.Y. May 27th, 1937

 

George:

 

        We have reached your turn to mark up on extra list. If you will come over and mark up we can use you in yard if vacancy occurs or if you are enough times out on extra list you can make a trip either way to qualify without losing your turn.

        If you are near the top when you get in from yard you can wait before going over the road so you will not lose a day in case a yard job is vacant.

 

                                                                 Lou Richards,

                                                                 Eng. Dispr.

  George Ellison was recalled to the Lackawanna Railroad service as fireman after a layoff of eight years. He has held his priority rights and was subject to call at anytime, but railroading has not been on the upper trend for many years.

  A number of the older men were retired on pension the first of this month. This put George on the list for a steady run.

  He reported for duty Monday afternoon.

 

Sept 1937

For Sale - Cow, seven years old, due to freshen the last of September George Ellison .                                                                   2t36p

 

  In response to postal cards sent out by the Fire Department asking people to cooperate against fires, several have responded asking where they can get a man to clean their chimney. To this the company wishes to announce that they have contacted with George Ellison who is willing to do the work. Those wishing the work done can arrange with Mr. Ellison.

 

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  Paperhanging                                                      Painting   

      Wall Paper  Wall Tex                     Fabric wall covering. Five hundred selections of the             

         latest wll coverings obtainable. Prices from 12 cents             

         per double roll to $2.00.                                                   

          A guaranteed satisfaction in material and workman-             

         ship.

 

                      GEORGE ELLISON

   Plastering                                                   Mason Work

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  Somewhat of a disturbance occured at the home of Mrs. John Ellison Monday night. Her son George was there and in disagreement with his mother. McKinley Ellison happened in which resulted in further altercation. George was arrested and taken to the county jail for the night. When arraigned Tuesday morning he plead not guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct and demanded a jury trial which was set for this Thursday afternoon at 1:30.

                                                                     East Buffalo, N.Y.

                                                                      April 19th, 1940

                                                                           File # 5

 

Mr. George Ellison

Locomotive Fireman

 

Dear Sir:

 

  Please be advised that our records indicate that you have not taken your First or Second years examination and placed yourself in line for promotion as Locomotive Engineer.

 

  Mr. F. H. Meinicke, Traveling Air Brake Instructor will be in Buffalo and Elmira some time in the last half of May and first half of June 1940 to conduct these examinations.

 

  This letter to you that you may prepare yourself for these examinations, both written and oral.

 

                                           Please acknowledge receipt.

 

                                           M.A. Quinn

 

                                           Master Mechanic.

OCTOBER 8, 1945

  A decision was reached to restore the license of George H. Ellison of 1305 Hall St., when proof of financial responsibility is submitted. The suspension occured after an accident in which the car he was driving struck Margaret B. Cattanach and her daughter, Janet E. Cattanach of 86 Morningside Drive, at Main and Water Sts.

East Buffalo, N.Y. Sept. 17th, 1947

File: Personal

 

Mr. George Ellison

Loco. Fireman

 

  This will advise you that you will be called for promotion at an early date as per paragraph (r) of Article 61 of the Fireman's Agreement.

 

E.                                                       G. F. Bachman

                                                          Master Mechanic

STATE OF NEW YORK

Department of Taxation and Finance

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Notice of Restoration

 

                                                                           May 26, 1948

 

  You are advised that the suspension order No. 68206 suspending your license has been terminated.

 

Releases accepted. SR 22 filed by American Motorist Ins. Co. covering 1937 De Soto Coach, Mtr. #S 36117

 

Suspended items of surrendered to this Bureau will be returned to you by mail.

 

George H. Ellison

1305 Hall St.                                             Clifford J. Fletcher

Elmira, NY                                        Commissioner of Motor Vehicles

 

 

                                                                               East Buffalo, NY

                                                               April 2nd, 1952

 

 

   This is to certify that on June 27, 1951 you completed and passed the required examinations for promotion to Locomotive Engineer and are thereby qualified to fill such position.

 

                                                              M B G Meara

                                                              Master Mechanic

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                                                                   Elmira Dec. 23, 1948

 

Mr. C.H. Youst, Supt;

    This is to certify that Buffalo Division Locomotive Firmane Mr George Ellison has this date December 23rd, successfully passed the Third and Final Mechanical Examination and is now qualified to recieve the Book of Rules Examination.

                                                                    C B Stephens

                                                             Trav. Air Brake Instructor

                                                   East Buffalo, December 15, 1950

 

Mr. J. A Craddock, Supt;

     This is to certify that Buffalo Division Locomotive Fireman Mr. George Hobert Ellison has this date December 15th, 1950 successfully passed the Third and Final Series of the mechanical and Air Brake examinations, also train handling with locomotive operation to qualify for position as Locomotive Engineer in Freight Service.

                                                                     C B Stephens

                                                            Trav. Air Brake Instructor

 

                                                                        File: Personal

 

Mr. George Ellison

Locomotive Engineer

Elmira, N.Y.

 

 

   You have been given a seniority date of April 2, 1953, as an engineer on the Buffalo Division, in accordance with article 61 of the agreement under which you are employed.

 

                                                             Yours truly,

                                                             M.B. O'Meara

                                                             Master Mechanic

 

 

 

 

 

This is George's First Running Orders

 

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company

Train Order NO. 1

Superintendant's Office, Buffalo 10-19-1955

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To C & E Westward Train Elmira Tower Station

X Except 1st Class Opr.; ______________M.

Account track work Westward Main Track 1 will be out of service between temporary facing point crossover at mile post 378 Dellwood and permanent trailing point crossover at mile post 383 Lancaster from 6:01 AM until 3:30 PM today. Westward trains will detour over Eastward Track 2 between the above mentioned points and times in accordance with operating Rule D 154 C as per Item B - 26 B Red Bulletin 107 - B - 26.

                        R A C

Conductor and Engineman must each have a copy of this order

Mad Complete  Time 1223 AM  M. Gilboy  Opr.

  Alex Melnik of 306 Norton St. reported to city police yesterday that his 9-year-old daughter, Luba, was bitten on the left shoulder by a shetland pony at the rear of 1307 Hall St. The child was treated by a physician.

 

*Note on the bottom is written paid $25.00. This was George's pony. 

  Firemen extinguished two fires Wednesday afternoon and evening. A blaze believed started by children playing with matches. Wednesday about 5:15 p.m. damaged the rear of a home occupied by Wadi George at 1307 Hall St.

  The fire started in the back porch on the first floor and damaged the porch and kitchen. Flames shot through a cornice to the attic but were controlled by firemen without damage to the upstairs, except for smoke.

  The home is owned by George Ellison at 1307 Hall St. who lived on the adjacent side of the two story frame double house.

  Firemen from Engine Company 4 spent over three hours Wednesday night extringuishing a dump fire at E. Fifth St., near Sullivan St.

  It was reported that a fire had been smoldering several days at the site but had not reached serious proportions. Late Wednesday flames broke out in earnest and firemen were forced to dig throught the mass of rubble to squelch tht smoldering embers of wood and rags.

  It was about 12:45 a.m. before firemenn left the scene.

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  Fire believed started by children playing with matches, Wednesday about 5:15 p.m. damaged the rear of a home occupied by Wadi George at 1307 Hall St.

  The fire started in the back porch on the first floor and damaged the porch and kitchen. Flames shot through a cornice to the attic but were controlled by firemen without damage to the upstairs except for smoke.

  The home is owned by George Ellison at 1307 Hall St. who lives on the adjacent side of the two story frame double house.

  The Ellison residence suffered only slight smoke damage.

 

Estimate of fire loss of George H. Ellison

1305 Hall St., Elmira, N.Y.

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South side

       Pantry 4'x6'x9'

               Plaster                    24 yds. @$1.50                 $    36.00

               Painting                                                                8.00

               Papering                                                               6.60

       Kitchen, 8'x12'x9'

               Remove paper                       @ .02 ft.                    7.00

               Papering                  14 rolls @1.15                        16.10

               Painting                                                              21.00

       Dining Room, 9'x14'x9'

               Remove paper                                                       8.00

               Papering                  16 rolls @ 1.25                       20.00

               Painting                                                              13.00

       Living room, 14'x15'x9'            

               Remove paper                                                       8.00

               Papering                  23 rolls 1.25                           28.75

               Painting                                                              17.84

       Front Room, 13'x14'

               Remove paper                                                       8.00

               Papering                  21 rolls 1.25                           26.25

               Painting                                                              12.50

Second Floor

       Bathroom, 61/2'x81/2'x8'

               Painting walls and ceiling 33 yds .72                         25.41

       Rear bed room, 12'x12'x8'

               Clean walls and wood work  .02 ft                           10.58

       Middle bed room, 12'x14'x8'                                          

               Clean walls and wood work                                     11.68

       Front bed room, 13'x14'x8'              

               Remove paper                                                       8.00

               Papering                  20 rolls 1.15                           23.00

       Hall and stairway

               Remove paper                                                      10.00

               Papering                  27 rolls 1.15                           31.05

               Painting                                                              25.00

North side

       Front room, 13'x14'x9'

               Remove plaster         74 yds  .15                            11.00

               Plastering                 "     "  1.50                          111.00

               Painting                                                              13.00

                  "       floor             182'      .08                           14.56

               Papering                  21 rolls 1.25                           26.25

       Living room, 14'x15'x9'

               Removing plaster                                                  12.00

               Plastering                 80 yds                                120.00

               Painting                                                              16.50

                 "        floors                                                      16.80

               Papering                   23 rolls                                 28.75

#2 Estimate of fire loss of George H. Ellison

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       Dining room, 9'x14'x9'

               New window                                                    $  26.00

               Remove plaster                                                      9.00

               Plastering                  60 yds                                 90.00

               Painting                                                              13.00

               Papering                   16 rolls                                 20.00

               Paint floor                                                           10.08

       Kitchen

               Remove plaster                                                      7.20

               Plaster                     48 yds                                  72.00

               Painting                                                              21.00

               Papering                                                             16.10

               New floor and remove 96'                                       24.00

                  "   rear door                                                     34.00

                  "   stair door                                                     28.00

                  "   window                                                        28.00

                  "   pantry door                                                  28.00

                  "   wainscot                                                      31.20

                  "   sink                                                            20.00

                  "   door opening to dining room                             14.00

       Pantry, 4'x6'x9'

               Plastering                 23 yds.                                 34.50

               Painting                                                              31.28

               Shelving                                                               5.00

               New window                                                        18.00

Second floor

       Bath room, 61/2'x81/2'x8'

               Remove plaster          33 yds                                   4.95

               Plastering                  "     "                                   49.50

               Papering                   10 rolls                                 11.50

               Painting                                                                6.50

               Clean bath fixtures                                                 3.00

               2 glass. 24"x24"                                                     2.50

       Rear Bed room, 12'x12'x8'

               Remove plaster            61 yds                                 9.15

               Plastering                    "   "                                   91.50

               Painting                                                              10.00

               Papering                     17 rolls                               19.55

               Paint floor                                                           11.52

               New window                                                        28.00

       Middle bed room, 12'x14'x8'

               Remove plaster            67 yds                               10.05

               Plastering                     "    "                               100.50

               Painting                                                              10.50

                  "          floors                                                   13.44

               Papering                      19 rolls                              20.90

 #3 Estimate of fire loss of George H. Ellison 

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       Front bed room, 13'x14'x8'

               Remove paper                                                   $   8.00

               Papering                      20 rolls                              23.00

               Painting                                                              12.50

                  "        floor                                                       14.56

       Hall,

               Remove plaster                                                    12.30

               Plastering                     82 yds                            123.00

               Papering                       27 rolls                             31.05

               Painting                                                              32.00

               Hand rail                                                               5.00

       Entrance vestibule          

               Remove paper                                                       2.00

               Papering                                                               7.70

               Painting                                                                7.00

Exterior

       Rear porches

               Floor joists                   216'     .16                        34.56

               Flooring                       185'     .23                        41.40

               Ceiling joists                 108'     .16                        17.28

               Rafters                        148'     .16                        23.68

               Ceiling                         120'     .23                        27.00

               Roof boards                  256'     .15                        38.40

               3 Sq. tin roofing                                                   72.00

               Cornice                         42'    1.25                        52.50

               Lattice                        100'     .40                         40.00

               Steps                                                                 24.00

               2 colums                                                              8.00

               Sheathing                    200'                                  30.00

               Siding                          256'    .23                         58.88

       Rear section, main building               

               Studding                      252'    .18                         45.36

               Sheathing                     252'    .15                         37.80

               Siding                          252'    .23                         57.96

               28' Gal leader                         .30                           8.40

               18' cornice                           1.40                         25.20

               Sq. tin roofing                                                      26.00

               2 Sq. asphalt shinges                                            30.00

               Tear off rear porch, cleanup, cartage                       50.00

               Electric wiring and fixtures                                     85.00

               Painting exterior, 1/2=300 yds   .56                        168.00

                                                                                  $3,014.57    

               5 glass on attic                                                     7.50

                                                                                  $3,022.07

              

 

  George Ellison and nephew Richard Ellison returned from the Adirondacks last Thursday bringing with them a big 200 pound bruin which George had shot.

  The story of the shooting of the bear is an exciting one and must have been a real thrill to the one participating in it. At any rate the first time we saw George on his return he was minus a hat and his hair was still pompadour. Whether the hat is still in the woods or not is a matter of conjecture.

  They arrived at camp and after getting things settled away nicely for a good outing and hunting of deer in the great forests to the north they procceded on various trails. Several days had passed without anything very interesting happening.

  On this particular morning they started on a new trail winding thru the underbrush along the  many lakes and streams of the forest. George stationed himself in the thickets at a point he considered to advantage while Richard was stationed at some other locality. George sat viewing the scenery hoping for something to happen or a nice buck to put in his appearance. Something happened all right. Suddenly he heard sort of a sniff or growl coming from the rear and turning his eyes in the direction from which it came, there to his great amazement was a big mother bear in standing position with two cubs by her side. George says they were only five feet away and were proceding toward him. Be that as it may, the bear was there and so was George. There was no time for deliberation as something was sure to happen and happen real soon. George had full confidence in his trusty automatic and leveled it in the direction of Mrs. Bruin and pulled the trigger emptying the entire magazine and then turned and ran. His legs never carried him faster but he soon found his wind was not so good as in baseball and basketball days, and he beame exhausted before he had gone very far. He expected every minute to be overtaken and attacked by the bear, he finally plucked up courage enough to glance back and discovered to his great delight, bruin had fallen in a heap. He went back to investigate and found one bullet had pierced her heart and she was dead.

  As full evidence to back up the story they returned from the woods last Thursday bringing the bear with them it certainly was a beauty, jet black and an exceptionally fine coat.

HALSEY VALLEY

District No. 10

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Barton and Tioga Twps., Tioga Co., N.Y.

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BERT PUDERBAUGH, Teacher

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Pupils

Warren Bensley                                                          Idella Barber

Hazel Barber                                                              Harry Barber

Edna Manley                                                           Helen Barber

Sibley Barber                                                                        LaVere Doane

Shirley West                                                            Alfred Bensley

Mildred Bensley                                                        Bernice Barber

Harold Dorn                                                              Lyman Frisbie

Howard Thomas                                                         Harry Frisbie

Emma Sharpsteen                                                       Edna Barber

Oris Root                                                       Gertrude Sharpsteen

Leah Doane                                                                   Earl Rider

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School Board

A. W. Barber, Trustee

Burt Thomas, Clerk

Frank Brooks, Colletor

 

* Note there was no date on this but I do have the original and it is very fragile. I am assuming that all of these Barber's are related but not to sure how yet.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

ACCOUNT NUMBER

                          064-14-8653

                            Helen Ellison

                          2-16-39

                          Date of issue

 

064-14-8653

Helen Ellison

Spencer, Tioga Co. N.Y.

NYS* Owego

 

*Note I have her original Social Security Card

  The members of the General Improvement Society of the Halsey Valley School request the pleasure of your presence at a Mothers meeting. Friday March 16th, 1912 from two until four o'clock p.m.

                            By order of the President

                                   Helen Barber

                     "Come let us live with our children."

                                         Froebel 

  Post and Auxiliary members of the Rex Field Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold a Christmas dinner Monday night at 6:30 at the clubrooms, 206 E. Gray St.

  Mrs. George Ellison is general chairman of dinner arrangements. She has requested those attending to furnish an article of food.

  Gifts will be exchanged at the party which follows.

 

*Note Mrs. George Ellison is Helen E. Barber Ellison 

  The second degree manslaughter charge trial of LeRoy Geter, 31, of 705 Dickinson St. will be adjourned this afternoon until  Monday. Judge Mathews said that jurymen excused Thursday until Monday, need not report until Tuesday morning at 10. Court will not be held Saturday, Judge Mathews said.

  Witnessess called by the prosecution testified this morning and a  statemet signed by Geter at the time of his arrest was introduced.

  It was alleged that Geter had a fatal fight Aug. 23 with Daniel G Hairston, 47, of 624 Baldwin St. Hairston died Aug. 31 of head injuries.

  Geter is represented by Atty. Sheldon F. Roe and the prosecution, by Dist. Atty. Renyolds and Asst. Dist Atty. Cramer.

  The jury includes Walter F. McCreight, Roger S. Christian, J. Arthur Millage, Monroe W. Swezey, Helen B Ellison, Edward E. Smith, Geraldine Horton, Paul E. Greene, R. Hollis Charles, Floyd H. Carrier, Tracy Talada and Nina H. Lytle, with M. Gertrude Arnold as an alternate.

 

CERTIFICATE FROM THE CENSUS RECORD

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                 I hereby certify over seal of my office, that the

           New York State Census of 1905 on file in and forming part of

           the permanent records of this office, contains the following

           entry:

 

           "Helen E. Barber     white    female     age 6 years

          

            Daughter of Robert H. and Viola M. Barber

 

            Born in the United States    Citizen of the United States

 

            Resident of the 4th Election District of the Town of Tioga,

 

            County of Tioga, State of New York."

 

                          Done at the Tioga County Clerk's Office in

           

           Owego, New York this 14th da of October, 1943.

 

                                                                  Charles M. Haywood

                                                                       County Clerk.

 

  Louis C. Toti held a picnic Sunday for members of his Art Class at his cottage, "Loleta", on Lake Keuka.

  The program consisted of boating, fishing and sketching.

  Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bucher, Mrs. Norma Henighen, Mrs. Doris Reynolds, Mrs. Helen Ellison, Mrs. Eloise Allen, Mrs. Louis Toti, Miss Virginia Costello, Miss Shirley Thomas, Frank Ciarlo, Joseph Marino, and Dominick DiGaetano.

Mrs. James C. Cummings, of Waverly recieved a possible fracture of the skull and other serious injuries, when two cars collide on the West Danby-Spencer highway saturday evening a short distance south of West Danby-Mrs. Salma Handien, also of Waverly, suffers a fracture of the jaw-three other persons involved in the accident receive minor injuries.

  Five Tioga county persons were injured, one critically, about 8 o'clock last Saturday night, when two automobiles collided as they passed on the West Danby-Spencer road, causing one motor-car to careen, proceed more than 100 feet, and crash into a tree at the side of the road.

  Mrs. James C. Cummings, of 466 Fulton Street, Waverly, the most seriously hurt, received a possible fractured skull, possible internal injuries, lacerations of the face and scalp as well as to suffer considerably from shock. Her condition is not good.

  Mrs. Calma Handlen, of the same address, a cook employed at the Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity house, in Coddington road, near Cornell University at Ithaca, recieved a fratured jaw, and multiple lacerations of the face and head. Her condition was reported as fair.

  Mrs. Isabel Ellison, of Spencer; her son, Albert aged 14 years, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alma Ellison received minor bruises and cuts.

  All were taken to the Memorial hospital at Ithaca, where the more seriously injured are still under treatment. Mrs. Ellison, her son, and daughter-in-law were able to leave the institution after treatment.

  According to Sergt. John Kelly, of the Tompkins county state police substation, who investigated the accident with Sheriff Harrison Adams and Under-Sherriff Clifford Hall, of Tompkins county, Mrs. Cummings was a passenger in a car driven by Mrs. Handlen, who was driving south on the highway. Mrs. Ellison, driving in the opposite direction, told the officers the Handlen car was operating with one headlight and that confusing her the collision resulted.

  After tht contact the Handlen car proceeded 120 feet to wind up against a tree, the impact of which is said to have hurled Mrs. Cummings throught the windshield.

  Sergeant Kelly said the accident happened a short distance south of West Danby.