Friday, June 5, 2015

Elmer Graves, Norwich, NY, 1906

Elmer Graves
Norwich Young Man Becomes Guard in Dannemora Prison
Utica Saturday Globe,  April 7, 1906
 
Elmer Graves
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Elmer Graves left Tuesday morning for Dannemora to assume his duties as guard in that penal institution.  Mr. Graves' appointment followed his successful passing of the civil service examination held in Utica last November.  Mr. Graves is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Graves, of Elm street.  he was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] 23 years ago but has spent practically his whole life in Norwich, where for the past few years he has been employed in the Maydole Hammer factory.  On November 26, 1905, he married Miss Mary Edwards of this place.  Mrs. Graves will remain in Norwich for the present.  The best wishes of many friends follow Mr. Graves to his new vocation.

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