Miscellaneous

Twin Kids

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

 

Raymond Cawley

 

                                                       Raymond Cawley, of Tyler street,

                                                       pictured with his twin goats

                                                       which are about four weeks old.

 

 Neil Lewis candidate for Chenango County Sheriff

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

 

 

Neil D. Lewis

 

Former Chenango County Sheriff Neil D. Lewis announced his decision today to seek renomination on the Republican ticket in the July 31 primary election as the GOP candidate for that office.  His determination to again seek the office which he filled at the choice of the voters of Chenango county for five terms follows the urging of party members throughout the county, he said Friday.

 

Widely recognized as an authority on matters pertaining to the office and well versed on the execution of all details associated with this important office, former Sheriff Lewis has to his credit an outstanding record of public service.

 

Mr. Lewis was first elected sheriff in 1916.  Technicalities of the office are fully known by him and his associations with all law-enforcement agencies of the state are a direct benefit to the citizenry of Chenango county who believe in law enforcement for all.

 

The Lewis family were of the early settlers of Chenango county and the former sheriff represents the fifth generation of the family in this section.  Mr. Lewis' first police work was with the Norwich police force of which he was a member from 1902 to 1915.  For a number of years he served as a lieutenant of detectives for the C.L.&W.R.R.  As well known in all parts of the country as he is in his home city, his candidacy will it is believed command a wide support.  One of the 25-year members honored by Norwich Lodge 1222 B.P.O.E. he also is associated with the membership of the Norwich Lodge of Moose and the Eagles.

 

Mr. Lewis is a member of Emmanuel Episcopal church in this city where he has been a communicant since he was nine years of age.

 

During his last term of office as sheriff, while transporting a prisoner to Attica, Mr. Lewis was seriously injured in a motor accident.  While in the line of duty his life was endangered from injuries sustained.  His complete recovery is a source of gratification to his countless friends and today Mr. Lewis is enjoying the best of health. 

 

If nominated and elected he is again in position to serve the public with the same integrity, courage and efficiency which the people recognized in returning him to this office.