Etta Banner
d. 25 February 1937
Mrs. Etta Banner, wife of Frank D. Banner, a former resident of this village, passed away at their home in Madison, Wisconsin, Feb. 25, 1937. She is survived by her husband, three sons, William Minor of Bainbridge, James Minor of Berlin, Wis., and Howard Minor of Madison, Wis., one sister in Ohio and one in Walton, N.Y.
Glenn A. Haas
1907 - 1937
Prof. Glenn A. Haas, 29 years of age, died of pneumonia at the House of the Good Samaritan in Watertown last Wednesday after a brief illness. Mr. Haas was born at Chaumont, N.Y. [Jefferson Co., NY] Nov. 19, 1907, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C Haas. He had lived all of his life in Chaumont. He was graduated from the Chaumont High School in 1925 and from St. Lawrence university in 1929 with the degree of bachelor of science. Later he became a teacher in the Greenwich, Wash, County School. He served at assistant principal for 12 months. From Greenwich he returned to Chaumont in the fall of 1931 and since had been principal there. He married Miss Kathryn Kentfield of Bainbridge, Dec. 23, 1933. Mrs. Haas formerly taught at Chaumont. Besides his wife he is survived by his parents, two brothers, Milford W. and Milton H. Haas, both of Chaumont. Funeral services were held March 6, in Chaumont. A prayer service was conducted at the house at 1:30 followed by the Episcopal service held in the Presbyterian Church, read by the Rev. Bradford H Tite of Bainbridge and the Rev. Walter C. Middleton of Watertown, assisted by Rev. Mr. Williams of Chaumont. The Masonic ceremony concluded the last rites. Interment was made in Cedar Grove Cemetery overlooking Chaumont Bay.
Florence Tracy
1883 - 1937
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Florence Tracy, 53, Tuesday afternoon, who passed away at her home in Franklin street, Saturday evening after a week's illness. The services were held from the home with Dr. H.C. Whedon officiating, with burial in Craryville, Columbia county, yesterday. Mrs. Tracy was born in Craryville but spent most of her life in Brooklyn until 1927, when she came to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to live, after marrying. She was a member of St. Paul's church and belonged to the Woman's Auxiliary and Parish Aid society. Surviving her are her husband, Fred Tracy, and three children, by a previous marriage. Miss Marjorie L. Nichols of Sherburne, Raymond and Charles . Nichols, Jr., of New York city; a sister, Mrs. Charles Lynch of Brooklyn, her mother, Mrs. Margaret O'Dell of Brooklyn, and four grandchildren. F.W. Seymour & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Frank L. Gates
1849 - 1936
Frank L. Gates, aged 87, died Friday night after a long period of ill health at the home of his daughter, Mrs. V.C. Stratton on Scott street. He had been confined to his bed three weeks prior to his death. Mr. Gates was the son of the late Lewis and Lucinda Gates and was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] February 1, 1849. In October, 1867 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jane Richardson of Pharsalia. They lived in Pharsalia until about 23 years ago when they bought a home on Pleasant street, and came here to reside. Mrs. Gates died six years ago. Mr. Gates was a prominent farmer in Pharsalia and had served as supervisor from that town and also road commissioner. He belonged to the Odd Fellows' Lodge of McDonough. Since his residence in Oxford he has served as street commissioner. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. V.C. Stratton; two sons, Gill of Oxford and Arthur Gates of Elmira. The funeral was held from the F.W. Seymour & Son funeral parlors Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. H. Curtis Whedon officiating. Burial was made in Riverview [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].
Edson Foote Eccleston
1856 - 1936
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock for Edson Foote Eccleston, 80, who passed away after a three weeks' illness at his home on Clinton street [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]. the Rev. H.C. Whedon will officiate at the funeral which will be held from St. Paul's Episcopal church. Burial will be in Greene cemetery. Mr. Eccleston was one of Oxford's well-known men and until he was the victim of a fall in the street three weeks ago, which was fatal to his health, he was a familiar character about the village. The deceased was born in Oxford, February 1, 1856, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Eccleston. Graduating from Oxford Academy, he went to Michigan to study law. Acting in accordance with his father's wishes, he came back here to join him in the dentistry, his father being the proprietor of the Union Tooth Company. In 1880 he married Miss Clara Belle Homer of Elmira, where the couple lived for some time and where Mr. Eccleston took up decorating work. Later the couple moved to Oxford where the deceased carried on his work. All during his life here he was affectionately known as "Ed." Mrs. Eccleston died March 4, 1924. Surviving him are two sisters, Miss Mary McCall Eccleston of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. George D. Johnson of Plainfield, N.J.; two grandsons, Dr. Cecil Rogers of Hadley and Robert M. Rogers of Oxford, and one great granddaughter, Cecile Rogers of Hadley. Besides being a member of the Episcopal church, Mr. Eccleston was a member of the Red Men when that organization was prominent some years ago. He was also a musician in an army band late in the 19th century. A musician of note since he was 14 years of age, he was the master of many musical instruments including the E-flat cornet, B-flat cornet, trombone and euphonia. He played with leading band and orchestra organizations his entire lifetime. He was also a member of the Oxford band. That he was a true lover of music is seen in one of his last requests when he asked that the Oxford band play at his funeral and that no dirges be played. The band will accompany the funeral procession Saturday.
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