Millard C. Loomis
Capable Official Again in the Field
Utica Saturday Globe, May 1916
Millard C. Loomis
1871 - 1930
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: During a recent official visit to the county seat, District Attorney Millard C. Loomis, of Oxford, announced his desire to be retained in the office for a second term. he will enter his name for the Republican designation in the primaries and will appreciate the support of his friends.
Mr. Loomis is recognized as one of the ablest among the younger members of the Chenango county bar. He is thoroughly familiar with the criminal laws and fearless in the performance of his duties. During his three years of service he has been very successful in securing indictments and convictions and feels that the work he has been able to accomplish during his first term entitles him to favorable consideration for a second time.
[Note: In the election of 1916, Millard C. Loomis was defeated by David F. Lee for the office of Chenango County District Attorney.]
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Death Notice
DeRuyter Gleaner, April 17, 1930
Millard C. Loomis, 58, a former district attorney of Chenango county and village attorney of Oxford for several years, died suddenly Wednesday in the L.E. Day drug store at Oxford, where he was stricken with a heart attack.
Obituary
Findagrave.com, Memorial #119430560
Millard C. Loomis, aged 58, a former district attorney of Chenango County and village attorney of Oxford for over 20 years, died suddenly in the L.E. Day Drug Store Wednesday morning at 9:45 o'clock following a heart attack. He had come from his home on Washington avenue about half an hour before and, as was his custom, had stopped into the drug store to visit with friends before proceeding to his office in the bank building. Evidentially feeling rather poorly he procured a stomach settler and after taking it at the rear of the store, was proceeding to the front when he fell to the floor. Mr. Day made him as comfortable as possible and called both Dr. B.A. Hall and Dr. M.G. Boname. The latter physician arrived in about 15 minutes and proceeded to give Mr. Loomis a heart stimulant. This proved ineffective, however, and he ceased to breathe about five minutes later. He had been a sufferer from a heart ailment for several years and the past winter was confined to his bed for several months. Although he had been attending to his law duties since recovering from his last attack, he complained of ill health and was forced to follow a rigid regime in his daily life. The body was removed to Seymour's undertaking parlors and later taken to his home where the funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. H.C. Whedon officiating. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] and the Masonic ritual will be given at the grave.
Born at Smithville: Mr. Loomis was born in Smithville January 17,1871, the son of Henry and Caroline Landers Loomis. The days of his youth were spent in that vicinity and when he became prepared for a higher education than he could secure there, he entered Oxford Academy, graduating with the Class of 1891. He entered Hamilton college the following term and graduated in 1895. For a year thereafter he taught Latin in the school at Canandaigua. He entered the law office of Samuel S. Stafford in 1897 and prepared to make law his life's work. He was admitted to the bar in November 1899 and upon the death of Mr. Stafford, purchased the business and continued his office in the bank building. He was united in marriage with Orla Grace Brown September 20, 1904, and had resided in this village since that time. To them were born two sons, Lynn and Edwin, who survive, and are students at Oxford Academy; also a daughter, Dorothy, who died at the age of six years.
Was District Attorney in 1914: Mr. Loomis served the county as district attorney for one term, taking office in 1914. He was a prominent member of the County Bar Association and an outstanding Republican in the county organization. He had served the village of Oxford as corporation counsel for over twenty years and was probably the best versed man on village affairs in the community.
He united with St. Paul's Episcopal church when the Rev. Charles D. Broughton was rector and was a communicant and vestrymen in that church at the time of his death. He was also a supporter of St. Paul's Men's Club.
Active in Masonic Work: Mr. Loomis was a past member of Oxford Lodge, No. 175, F.& A.M., and his knowledge of Masonic ritual enabled him to take a prominent place in the meetings of that organization. He was also a member of the Sappho Hose Company and a trustee of the Oxford Memorial Library. For the past year or more he had become interested in the Boy Scouts movement and was not only a member of the council, but Vice Chairman of the Oxford-Greene district; court of honor. He was also a merit badge examiner in several subjects.
Besides his wife and two sons there survive a sister; Mrs. Fred Dibble, and a brother, Burdette, both of this village.
Born at Smithville: Mr. Loomis was born in Smithville January 17,1871, the son of Henry and Caroline Landers Loomis. The days of his youth were spent in that vicinity and when he became prepared for a higher education than he could secure there, he entered Oxford Academy, graduating with the Class of 1891. He entered Hamilton college the following term and graduated in 1895. For a year thereafter he taught Latin in the school at Canandaigua. He entered the law office of Samuel S. Stafford in 1897 and prepared to make law his life's work. He was admitted to the bar in November 1899 and upon the death of Mr. Stafford, purchased the business and continued his office in the bank building. He was united in marriage with Orla Grace Brown September 20, 1904, and had resided in this village since that time. To them were born two sons, Lynn and Edwin, who survive, and are students at Oxford Academy; also a daughter, Dorothy, who died at the age of six years.
Was District Attorney in 1914: Mr. Loomis served the county as district attorney for one term, taking office in 1914. He was a prominent member of the County Bar Association and an outstanding Republican in the county organization. He had served the village of Oxford as corporation counsel for over twenty years and was probably the best versed man on village affairs in the community.
He united with St. Paul's Episcopal church when the Rev. Charles D. Broughton was rector and was a communicant and vestrymen in that church at the time of his death. He was also a supporter of St. Paul's Men's Club.
Active in Masonic Work: Mr. Loomis was a past member of Oxford Lodge, No. 175, F.& A.M., and his knowledge of Masonic ritual enabled him to take a prominent place in the meetings of that organization. He was also a member of the Sappho Hose Company and a trustee of the Oxford Memorial Library. For the past year or more he had become interested in the Boy Scouts movement and was not only a member of the council, but Vice Chairman of the Oxford-Greene district; court of honor. He was also a merit badge examiner in several subjects.
Besides his wife and two sons there survive a sister; Mrs. Fred Dibble, and a brother, Burdette, both of this village.
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