Obituaries (December 20)

James Nixon

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1921

 

James Nixon

1880 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Friends in this city were greatly shocked to learn of the death of James Nixon which occurred after a very brief illness of pneumonia while he and Mrs. Nixon were spending the winter in California.  Mr. and Mrs. Nixon took an automobile trip through one of the famous canyons during which they encountered a drenching fog.  Mr. Nixon contracted a severe cold and pneumonia developed on Monday of last week and though every effort was made to stay the disease his death followed on Wednesday.  Deceased was about 40 years of age and a machinist by occupation.  He had been a valued employee of the Ontario & Western shops and secretary of the local Machinists' Union until just before Christmas when he resigned before taking the western trip.  Mr. Nixon was prominent in Masonic circles, was a member of the Elks and the Eagles.  He is survived by his wife, by his mother and by several brothers and sisters.  The body was brought to Cincinnati, O., for burial, the family having formerly resided in that city. 

 

Norwich Sun, February 17, 1921

Friends in this city [Norwich, NY] were greatly shocked Wednesday afternoon, when information reached this city of the sudden death of James Nixon at Los Angeles.  Mr. and Mrs. Nixon left for California shortly before Christmas for the benefit of Mr. Nixon's health.  Death was caused by Bright's disease.  Mr. Nixon was one of the popular and highly respected residents of this city, and deep regret was expressed on every hand because of his untimely death.  He was about 40 years of age, and machinist by trade.  He had been a valued employee of the O.&W. railroad for several years, and was well liked by his associate workers.  The deceased was a prominent member of the Masonic order, and was also a member of the Elks and Eagles.  He was serving as treasurer of the Machinists' union at the time of his death.  He leaves a wife and mother and other relatives who reside on long Island.  No word has been received here as yet as to the funeral services.

 

[Note:  Buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio]

 

Frank A. Dolan

Norwich Sun, February 17, 1921

Local friends will learn with keen regret of the death of Frank A. Dolan, a former Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] resident, which occurred at the home of his sister in Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co., NY], Wednesday noon, aged 38 years.  Mr. Dolan was well known in this city about 10 years ago, and was popular with many friends, who will be saddened because of his death.  He was held in high regard by all who had the good fortune to make his acquaintance.  Besides his wife he leaves three sisters, Mayme, Anna and Nellie Dolan of Oriskany Falls, and five brothers, James J. Dolan of this city, M.C. and W.J. Dolan of Denver and John and Thomas Dolan of Oriskany Falls. The funeral will be held Friday morning.

 

Death Notices

From Scrapbook of Louise Marie (Donahe) Fenderson

 

COLE:  Aug. 11, 1917, Mrs. Viola Cole, age 22 years.

 

BOLLES:  Mar. 18, 1932, Lewis Walton Bolles, aged 68 years.

 

ELDRED:  Feb. 6, 1915, Mrs. Iva M. Eldred, aged 28 years.

 

LeSUER:  Nov. 15, 1926, Lewis L. LeSuer, aged 9 months 28 days.

 

MAKLEY:  June 4, 1922, Eli C. Makley, aged 81 years.

 

DONAHE:  October 15, 1920, Herbert Donahe, age 70 years.

 

HOWE:  Sept. 5, 1931, Mildred T. Howe, age 30 years.

 

HARRINGTON:  March 8, 1916, Chauncey W. Harrington, aged 74 years.

 

VERGUSON:  Dec. 16, 1926, Sarah A. Verguson, aged 88 years.

 

BRESEE:  Dec. 25, 1938, Martha Ingalls Bresee, aged 80 years.

HAYES:  Jan. 1, 1922, Permelia M. Hayes, aged 72 years.

SHERMAN:  October 20, 1932, Lydia Sherman, aged 73 years.

THORP:  Feb. 20, 1917, Ralph Bresee Thorp, aged 28 years.

HAMLIN:  Feb. 11, 1917, Mrs. Electa Hamlin (widow), age 86 years.