Hannah Mills

Mrs. Hannah Mills, who has been so ill is slowly recovering.

BROOKTON

Brookton, Dec. 5.—There will be preaching in the Congregational church Sunday morning. The Baptist Sunday school will meet at 12 o’clock as usual.

A cottage prayer meeting was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Hannah Mills.

Harold Quick is spending the weekend in Binghamton.

William Vandemark did not move to Ithaca as he expected but concluded to stay in Brookton.

Mrs. F. B. Lounsbury who has been quite ill is improving.

Mrs. Ellen Gould attended a dinner at Caroline Depot Thursday. The dinner was given in honor of the birthday of her son, Myron Predmore, and was given by Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon.

MRS. HANNAH MILLS, 91, STAUNCH W.C.T.U

Aged Woman Entertains the Union and Joins in Songs—Meeting Report

Brookton, Feb. 12.—There will be services as usual in both churches Sunday.

The W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Hannah Mills Wednesday. Mrs. Mills is the oldest member of the union, being nearly ninety-one years old. She welcomed each member with a hearty handshake, joined in all the songs and took an active part in the meeting. The devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. Daniel Mason. Mrs. Mulks read extracts from Billy Sunday’s famous sermon on “Booze; Or, Get on the Water Wagon.” Refreshments were served. Mrs. Simon Roe shows a decided improvement and it is hoped she will entirely regain her health.

THOUGH NINETY-TWO YET DOES HOUSEWORK

Friends Remember Mrs. Hannah Mills of Brookton With Birthday Tokens.

Brookton, May 23.—Mrs. Hannah Mills spent her ninety-second birthday Sunday, May 21. Mrs. Mills is still able to attend to some household duties and has a bright mind still. She was the recipient of many tokens of love and respect, some from distant states.

BROOKTON ENDEAVOR SOCIETY WINS CONTEST

Brookton, Feb. 24—The contest which has been held between the Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church here and the Christian Endeavor Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Slaterville was won by about 100 points by this society. Fifteen new members were received in the society.

Miss Amy Munson of Ithaca is visiting her uncle, Charles Personius.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mitchell are visiting friends in town.

Miss Margaret Nuttall is caring for Miss Hannah Mills, who is ill.

The Sunshine class of the Congregational Sunday school met this afternoon at the home of Miss Ruth Annis to practice special music for tomorrow.

[quite?] still 32 dg very cloudy. I am miserable all over. Very slipery. Mrs. Mills is sick. Cloudy day colder at night

Feb 20 1917

12 dg Above fair thaws some. Mrs. Mills Died today. Warmer in afternoon. Light west turning to south at night.

Feb 25 1917

On Feb 25, death invaded our midst and took one of our members, Mrs. Hannah Mills, aged 93. She had been a member of this church 20 years.

Mrs. Hannah Eastman Mills Died Feb 25th 1917

OBITUARY.

Hannah Mills.

Hannah Mills, 92, died yesterday in Brookton, She leaves a stepdaughter and two stepsons. The funeral will be held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning. Charles Bogardus will officiate,

Hannah Mills

Mrs. Hannah Mills, aged 92 years, died yesterday at Brookton. She is survived by one step-daughter—Miss Emily Mills, Brookton; two step-sons—Cyrus Eastman, Caroline; John Eastman, Willseyville.

The funeral will be held from the late residence at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, Elder Charles Bogardus officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

BROOKTON

Brookton, Feb. 27.—Mrs. Hannah Mills, widow of the late E. H. Mills, died Sunday at her home in Brookton, at the advanced age of 93 years. Mrs. Mills was one of Brookton’s oldest and most respected citizens and a remarkable woman. She enjoyed very good health, and had all her faculties up to the last. She was a great reader, and kept herself posted on all the current events and liked to converse upon them. Mrs. Mills was enthusiastic in the temperance movement and a member of the W. C. T. U. and Ladies’ Aid society.

“Beautiful toiler—thy work all done;

Beautiful soul into glory gone;

Beautiful life with its crown now won;

God giveth thee rest.”

Funeral services Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, Mr. Bogardus officiating. Burial at Pleasant Grove.

Mrs. Mills funeral to day Light west winds 30 dg M Fair day cloudy A change in Wheelers milk Route Mrs Irey no better

Feb 28 1917

NEWFIELD

Newfield, March 3.—Dr. William Smith and family, Mrs. Nellie Tompkins, Mrs. Edgar Thatcher attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Hannah Mills of Brookton, last Monday.

Brookton

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Dr. W. G. Smith and his family, Mrs. Monroe Tompkins, Earl Tompkins, and Edgar Thatcher of Newfield attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Hannah Mills Wednesday.

$4,000 ESTATE GOES TO NIECES AND NEPHEWS

The $4,000 estate of Hannah Mills who died on February 25, 1917 will be divided among her nieces and nephews and George W. Townsend, of Shelburne, according to her will which was probated before Surrogate Willard M. Kent yesterday. Edward C. Thatcher and Lora E. Moat of Alpine, Nellie Tompkins and Minnie A. Smith of Newfield are the other heirs. The late Myron N. Tompkins was named executor under the will which was made 14 years ago. Surrogate Kent has appointed Edward C. Thatcher and Nellie Tompkins, administrator and administratrix with the will annexed.

3[7] dg 7AM Strong west winds light snow flurries Cyrus Eastman Died this morning. I Painted Em sink this morning Clarence Raymond & Brownie drawing wood from woods to day with two teams. I Painted inside of meat wagon this afternoon Heavy west winds in afternoon

Mar 29 1917

Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith attended the burial of their aunt Mrs. Hannah Mills at Kline Cemetery last Wednesday.

BROOKTON

Brookton, June 16.—The W.C.T.U. held their flower mission exercises in the Congregational Church Wednesday. In connection with the program a memorial service in tribute to the deceased members of the last year was held. They were: Mrs. Hannah Mills, who was the oldest of the 67 members; Mrs. Overacker, Miss Julia Reed and Mrs. J. B. Irey. There were 12 bouquets made and sent to sick people.

THATCHER

Thatcher William Lot 6 Sec I

1. William Van DerVere
2. Elizabeth
3. Hannah
4. Thomas
5. Elizabeth

[Drawing of graves.]

[unclear, but identifies William P. Vanderveere]

BORN

Sept. 4, 1831

DIED

May 27, 1882

ELIZABETH

HIS WIFE

1829-1888

HANNAH MILLS

THEIR DAUGHTER

1825 - 1917

Myron N. Tompkins Dead.

Ithaca, March 21.—Myron N. Tompkins, dean of the Tompkins county bar, died this morning of Bright’s disease. He was 6[?] years of age and was the best known lawyer in this part of the state. He was the city’s first recorder and represented the Lehigh Valley Railroad and other large corporations. H was at the time of his death conducting the case of the village of Waverly, in its fight for municipal ownership of its water supply system.

Monroe Tompkins

Monroe Tompkins, 63, died Saturday afternoon at his home one mile south of Newfield. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. William Talbot of Elmira; two sons, Olin and Earl Tompkins of Newfield; a brother, Elmer Tompkins of Ludlowville.

The funeral, which was private, was held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the home. Rev. J. W. Wilson officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Dr. Smith, 67, Coroner Here 17 Years, Dies

First Took Office Jan. 1, 1916—Was Health Officer of Town of Newfield for 25 Years—Health Began to Fail About 8 Years Ago

Dr. William A. Smith, 67, coroner of Tompkins County since Jan. 1, 1916, and for many years before that health officer of the Town of Newfield, died at his home, 308 Lake Avenue at 10 o’clock Saturday night, Mar. 31, following a [l]ong illness.

Doctor Smith was born at Catherine[sic] Schuyler County, on Feb. 1, 186[?] and graduated from the Dundee High School. He studied medicine for two years at the University of Michigan and later attended the Long Island Hospital College from which he graduated in 1889.

After graduation, Doctor Smith began practice at Geneva. Six years later he moved to Newfield where he practiced for 35 years. During 25 years of that time he served as health officer.

Doctor Smith became a Republican candidate for the office of county coroner in the fall of 1915 and was elected over Dr. A. A. Chase. His term was for three years and he was re-elected at every election since, on several occasions having the Democratic endorsement as well as the Republican. He was re-elected last year over Dr. M. J. Foran.

Underwent Operation

Eight years ago Doctor Smith’s health began to fail and he went to New York where he underwent a major operation. The operation was successful and he had been in good health until about a year ago when he removed to Ithaca.

Besides his widow, Doctor Smith is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Shulman of Ithaca and Mrs. Alliene Esterbrook of Newfield; seven grandchildren of Newfield; his mother, Mrs. Olive A. Smith of Odessa and one sister, Mrs. Clarence Hausner of Odessa.

Private funeral services will be held at the family home, 308 Lake Avenue, at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, Apr. 4. The Rev. Henry P. Horton, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Laurel Cemetery at Odessa.

Doctor Smith was a past master of King Hiram, Lodge, F. and A. Masons of Newfield.

Deaths and funerals

Mrs. Nellie T. Tompkins

Mrs. Nellie T. Tompkins died Thursday morning, May 30, 1935, at his home [sic], one mile south of Newfield, where funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. O. D. Steward, pastor of the Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Tompkins was a member of Newfield Grange for many years. She was the widow of Monroe Tompkins.

Surviving are two sons, Olin and Earl Tompkins of Newfield; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Talbett of Binghamton; two sisters, Mrs. Sara Moot of Cayutaville and Mrs. Minnie Smith of Ithaca, and a brother, Edward Thatcher of Cayutaville.

Deaths and funerals

Mrs. Minnie A. Smith

Mrs. Minnie A. Smith, 69, widow of Coroner William A. Smith, died at her home, 308 Lake Avenue, Tuesday, June 23, 1936. She had been ill only a short time.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Shulman of Ithaca and Mrs. Alleine Estabrook of Newfield; a sister, Mrs. Sara Moot and a brother, Edward Thatcher, both of Cayutaville. Also seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the family home at 2 p. m. Friday. The Rev. Henry P. Horton, rector of the St. John’s Episcopal Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Odessa.

Edward C. Thatcher

Edward C. Thatcher, 74, died at his home at 5:45 p. m. Friday, June 4, 1937, in Cayutaville.

He is survived by his widow, one sister, Mrs. Sara Moot, and several nieces and nephews, all of Cayutaville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Monday in Lawrence Chapel on Cayuta Lake, the Rev Asa A. Nichols officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Arthur Rogers is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Austin King of Buffalo.—Mrs. Sarah Moot, a lifelong resident, passed away Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Ed. Moot, where she resided. The funeral was held from the Stone Chapel on Kayuta Lake, where Mrs. Moot attended church years ago.

MONROE E. TOMPKINS

NEWFIELD—Monroe Earl Tompkins, 66, of the South Hill Road, died at his residence Friday evening.

He was the son of Monroe and Millie Thatcher Tompkins and a life resident of the community. Mr. Tompkins was a retired farmer.

Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Minnie Wademan Tompkins; a son, Lloyd; a daughter, Miss Marcella Tompkins; a brother, Olin, all of Newfield, and a sister, Mrs. William Talbott of Elmira.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Gilbert Memorial Home, Ithaca, with the Rev. Jack Kissel, pastor of the Newfield Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Friends may call Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Monroe E. Tompkins

NEWFIELD—Monroe Earl Tompkins, retired farmer and lifelong resident of Newfield, died Friday afternoon, June 7, 1963, at his home on South Hill Rd.

He was born Jan 24, 1897, in Newfield, the son of Nellie J. Thatcher and Monroe Tompkins of Newfield.

Surviving are his wife, Minnie Wademan Tompkins; a son, Lloyd of Newfield; a daughter, Marcella of Newfield; a brother, Olin, of Newfield; and a sister, Mrs. William Talbott of Elmira.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today in the Gilbert Memorial Home, 602 W. State St. The Rev. Jack Kissell of the Newfield Methodist Church officiated.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

FOR THE WEEK ENDING July 18.

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DANBY. John N. Eastman to Hannah Eastman, 81 1/[2?] acres, lots 3 and 4, $500.

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…The following estates have been judicially settled:

• Charles Labar, late of Dryden.

• Francis A. Bates, late of Caroline.

• Floretta B. Smith, late of Groton.

• Eliza O. Hazen, late of Ithaca.

• David B. Torrey, late of Caroline.

• Jared S. Halsey, late of Ulysses.

• Charles C. Eastman, late of Caroline.