Milo A. Saxton, 62, of 105 Roosevelt Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died at 4:15 p.m. yesterday at Wilson Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Saxton; one daughter, Miss Ida Saxton, both of Endicott; three sisters, Mrs. Louisa Collins of Haskenville, N.Y., Mrs. Lynn McDaniels and Mrs. Sylvia Grey, both of Hornell, N.Y.; three brothers, Grant, Darwin, and Irving Saxton, all of Hornell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a veteran of World War 1, a member of the Union-Endicott American Legion Post 82, Endicott, and of the FOE, Aerie 2269. He was an IBM employee for the last 36 years, a member of its Quarter Century Club, and Country Club, and of its safety council advisory board. The body was moved to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, where the family will receive friends tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. [MHD notation: Aug. 9, 1957]
John James Scanlon died at his home on Evans street Sunday, Nov. 30, after an illness of two months. Born June 21, 1876, in Ireland, he came to America with family when he was five years old, and settled on a farm at Tunnel [Broome Co., NY]. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and later served in the Regular Army, four years of this time being spent in the Philippines. Upon his discharge from the Army, he went to work for the D.&H. railroad and continued with his job until March, 1946; a record of 51 years of service. He was united in marriage to Mildred Lee, of Hamden, about 40 years ago. Mr. Scanlon moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co.., NY] from Tunnel in 1938. Surviving are: Mrs. Joseph Vitkus, of Afton; Vernon Scanlon, of Binghamton; Mrs. Arden Dickinson, of Binghamton; Louis Scanlon, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Norman Briggs, of Afton; two sisters, and seven grandchildren Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Fisher & Sherman Chapel, with the Rev. C. Duane Butler officiating. Burial was in New Ohio Cemetery, Tunnel [Broome Co., NY]. [MHD notation: d. 1947]
One of Afton's most highly respected citizens Mr. Frank Scott passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 21st about noon. Mr. Scott had been in failing health for the past three years and was to be admitted at the Sidney Hospital for observation and treatment Monday. He had been ill with the grippe but was able to be up Saturday and was quite his cheerful self Sunday morning. Just before noon he was taken with chills. Dr. Crull was summoned and ordered him taken to the hospital immediately. He passed away just after the ambulance arrived. Mr. Scott was born at China, near Deposit [Broome Co., NY] on August 26th, 1871, the son of Benedict and Caroline (Rufli) Scott. On November 24, 1897, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie Shaw at the Shaw home on the East Side where they began housekeeping, later purchasing the farm. Here they resided for 25 years. To them were born two children both of whom died in infancy. Twenty-six years ago they moved to their present home on Pleasant Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Scott were both very fond of flowers and their garden attracted many visitors. The beds were artistically arranged, making a beautiful display from early spring until late fall and many people were made happy with beautiful bouquets when they came to share the beauties of the garden with the Scotts. Mr. Scott was a faithful and active member and officer of the Baptist Church. He was a deacon in that church for many years and also taught a class in the Sunday School. He had also served as an Assessor for the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for nearly 25 years. Other surviving relatives are, two brothers, Carl of Afton and Benedict Scott of Sidney, a sister, Mrs. Rose Macauley of New Haven, Conn., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday on the 51st anniversary of their marriage from the church he loved so well, the Afton Baptist. Services were in charge of his pastor, the Rev. Alan Douglas. Mrs. Scott has the sympathy of the entire community in her bereavement. [published Nov. 25, 1948]
Mrs. Glenn Scott died Nov. 6, 1910, at the home of her father, Edgar Waters, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], after a long and painful illness of consumption which she bore without a murmur. She was ready and prepared to go and smiled as she heard she was most to the land where no pain or sorrow ever comes. She leaves a kind and loving husband and two small children, a father and mother and one sister, Mrs. Luella Snyder of Belden, besides a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held Wednesday from her father's home. Burial at Coventry beside her mother.
Mrs. Ina Searles, 85, formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, Batavia, after a long illness. She is survived by a son, Howard Searles of Binghamton; three daughters, Mrs. Allan S. Bowen of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Earl Hoag of North Plainfield, N.J., and Mrs. Lynden Miller of Brushton; a brother, Leon F. Russ of Afton; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was a former member of the Centenary Methodist Church of Binghamton. The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call. [MHD notation: Nov. 23, 1954]
SEARLES--The funeral of Mrs. Ina Searles will be held at the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Alwin S. Ten Pas will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, N.Y. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Ray M. Searles, 46 N. Main street, were held in Colwell Brothers funeral chapel on Thursday, March 15, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter of the Presbyterian Church officiating. After an illness of several months, Mr. Searles passed away at his late home about 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13. He was born in Herndon, Iowa, on December 4 , 1884, the son of Burton M. and Viola Merriman Searles. About twenty-five years ago he came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and lived with his uncle, Thomas Searles, who resided on West street. After the death of his uncle, he was employed for many years by the Casein Company of America. His wife, Myrtle, died on December 4, 1942. Surviving are a son, Teddy, who is serving in the army in Italy; a sister Ella A., of Des Moines, Iowa; and a brother, Frank, of Perry, Iowa. Pall-bearers at the funeral were: Arthur Clark, Ralph Kirby, O.F. Howland, J.D. Teed, Edward Ringelka, and Alfred Jeffrey. Interment was in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. [MHD notation: d. 1945]
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