On Friday afternoon a group of Afton men found the body of Elmo D. Daniels, 37, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who lost his life early Tuesday morning when his large milk tank truck apparently skidded on the approach to the Afton bridge and plunged into the Susquehanna. The body of the truck driver, father of four children, was reported found in eight feet of water about 10 feet from where the cab of the truck landed. Among the Afton men who found the body were Tracy Doolittle assisted by C. Fred Kane, Frank Knapp, Gordon Knapp and Frank Hatton. The body was removed to the Tabor Funeral Home in Afton where a prayer service was held Monday at 1:30, at 2:30 the funeral service was held at the Mt. Hope Chapel in Norwich. Surviving are his wife, Marleia, three daughters, Wanetta, Shirley and Alberta; a son, George; the father, Merritt Daniels, of Oxford; and a brother, Ashton Daniels, of Norwich. [Published Jan. 18, 1945]
While attempting to swim across a narrow channel in the Susquehanna river at Chamberlain's island, about three miles above Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], Anson Dann, aged twenty years, a D.&H. telegraph operator at Tunnel East End, was drowned at about 8:30 o'clock Friday evening. Young Dann, in company with Howard Allen and Floyd Cole of Belden, went to the famous fishing grounds near Hudson Chamberlain's Friday to spend the day fishing. They had not been very successful and wishing to use a boat which had been left on the island, Anson undressed and attempted to swim across the narrow channel to secure the boat, although warned not to do so as the water was cold. When about two-thirds the distance across the channel Dann threw up his arms and, calling for help, sank out of sight. His comrades did all that was possible to rescue him but without success. Help was summoned and a search kept up all night. It was not until about 10:30 the next day, after an expert with explosives had dynamited the river, that the body was recovered. The remains were taken to Afton, where they were viewed by Coroner Preton of Greene, who pronounced it a case of "accidental drowning," after which the body was brought to Harpursville by Undertakers J.A.Kark & Sons, and later taken to the home of his mother about three miles east of Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY]. The funeral was largely attended from the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. S.D. Galpin, of the Sanitaria Springs M.E. Church, officiated, and the interment was in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]. The floral offerings were many and extremely handsome. Deceased is survived by his mother, Mary Dann, widow of the late Romey Dann, and a brother and sister, both younger. Anson was a bright, active, honest and industrious young man, well liked and well spoken of by all who knew him, and his sudden death is a sad blow to his mother. [MHD notation: d. June 3, 1909]
Raymond the young son of Mrs. F.E. Dann, aged eleven years, died at his home near Baker's Corners, on Sunday afternoon, June 30th. The funeral was held at his mother's home on Tuesday following, Rev. Bronson officiating and burial in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]. [MHD notation: d. 1912]
Eldredge Davis Shot and Killed--Earl Hill Suspected of the Crime.... On Wednesday evening last the dead body of Eldredge Davis, a respected citizen of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was found in a pasture back of his home with several bullet wounds, any of which might have caused his death. Mrs. Davis says that he went after the cows as usual but when he did not return at a late hour she summoned the neighbors who after some time found the body. Two young men called and asked for Mr. Davis and she informed them that he was in the pasture after the cows. She believes that they are the guilty parties. Sheriff Beardslsy has offered a reward of $50 for the apprehension of Hill. [MHD notation: d. 1908]
Mrs. Hattie Hall Davis, 83, died Friday night at the Stafford Nursing Home in Oxford, where she had been a patient since one year ago in July. She is survived by one son, Harry Hall, of Greene; three granddaughters, Mrs. Thelma Ferguson and Mrs. Velma Ballantyne, both of Greene, and Mrs. John Hulbert, of Sidney; one grandson, Robert Hall, of Bainbridge; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hall, of Sidney; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Fisher and Sherman Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] [MHD notation: d. Dec. 13, 1946]
Herbert G. Davis, aged resident of this village, passed away at his home in Pearl street, January 11th, death resulting from pneumonia. Mr. Davis was born in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 17, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. He was twice married, his first wife, Sarah J., passing away in 1914. In 1928 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Giessman, who now survives. Mr. Davis had resided in this vicinity for more than forty years, where during his younger days he had been employed in lumbering. Surviving, besides his wife, are several nephews and nieces. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the Chapel...[MHD notation: d. 1938]
June Davis, 68, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at 8 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge of Bainbridge. The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton. Funeral and committal services were held this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. [MHD notation: d. March 24, 1959]
Miss Mary Elizabeth Davis, 62, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.2, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon of last week at her home. She is survived by a brother, June Davis, of Afton, R.D.2; a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge, of Bainbridge. The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon, the Rev. George Graves officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton. [MHD notation: d. July 17, 1946]
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