Pencil date Oct 8, 1938 (part of newspaper heading says published every Thursday at Downsville,
New York - name of paper not show)
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Mrs. J. D. Holmes of this village, whose serious illness was mentioned in the News two weeks ago, passed away at the Delhi Hospital on Saturday afternoon of last week at about six o.clock.
For several days after the amputation of her right leg in which gangrene had developed, it was believed that her condition indicated marked improvement, but two days before her death the
physicians became convinced that she was rapidly failing, as there appeared to have developed serious intestinal trouble. Mrs. Holmes failed very rapidly from this time until death came, as
stated. Deceased was about 70 years of age. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Miss Esther, at home and Mrs W. J. Young of Elmira, and one son Archibald of Downsville; also one
sister, Miss Katherine Cortright of New York City. Mrs. Holmes was a member of the Eastern Star of this place and of Pepacton Grange. For many years she had been prominent in the social
activities of the community and the advancement of the place. Funeral services were conducted from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o.clock. Rev. Smith of Arkville and Rev. Abraham
of Duanesburg officiated. Interment in Downsville Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Soules and Mrs Aaron Ackerly of Livingston Manor were Sunday visitors at the home of Ray Place.
Card of Thanks To fraternities, associations, neighbors and friends we would express our deepest gratitiude. For the every comfort in the time of our bereavement and the every kindly word and deed received; for the lovely thoughts and the beautiful flowers which cheered us in this trouble of ours - to all and for all, we hereby extend our thanks. - John Holmes and family.
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Facts and Incidents Worthy of Perusal.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. D. Holmes, whose death is mentioned in another column, were conducted from the home on Tuesday at two o.clock. Rev. Smith of Margaretville and Rev. Abraham of Duanesburg officiated. The attendance of friends was large, and the floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Revs, Smith and Abraham spoke interestingly of the deceased, and their remarks were impressive. Among those from out of town who were present were: Mrs. Archibald Holmes and Mrs. Horton Giering, Middletown; George N. Rowe and Mrs F. J. Menamin, Oneonta; Mr and Mrs Robert Crawford, Wallkill; Kaveda Holmes, Walton; Mr Wagner, Mr. Gibbs, Hancock; Gordon Gates and daughter, Miss Helen, Watertown; Mr and Mrs W. J. Young, Mrs. Wilbur Rutan, Mrs. Ira Smith, Elmira; Mrs Charles Parsons, Painted Post; Mrs. Frank Crispell, Mrs, N. L. Baker, Poughkeepsie; Rev. And Mrs. Abraham, Duanesburg; Rev. Smith, Margaretville; Mrs. Frank Stevenson, Mrs. Charles Shandeler, Hawley, Pa; The bearers were : Charles T. Warren, Marvin Wynkoop, George S. Holmes, Leo Weintz, Archie Campbell, E. E. Peck.
New York - name of paper not show)
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Mrs. J. D. Holmes of this village, whose serious illness was mentioned in the News two weeks ago, passed away at the Delhi Hospital on Saturday afternoon of last week at about six o.clock.
For several days after the amputation of her right leg in which gangrene had developed, it was believed that her condition indicated marked improvement, but two days before her death the
physicians became convinced that she was rapidly failing, as there appeared to have developed serious intestinal trouble. Mrs. Holmes failed very rapidly from this time until death came, as
stated. Deceased was about 70 years of age. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Miss Esther, at home and Mrs W. J. Young of Elmira, and one son Archibald of Downsville; also one
sister, Miss Katherine Cortright of New York City. Mrs. Holmes was a member of the Eastern Star of this place and of Pepacton Grange. For many years she had been prominent in the social
activities of the community and the advancement of the place. Funeral services were conducted from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o.clock. Rev. Smith of Arkville and Rev. Abraham
of Duanesburg officiated. Interment in Downsville Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Soules and Mrs Aaron Ackerly of Livingston Manor were Sunday visitors at the home of Ray Place.
Card of Thanks To fraternities, associations, neighbors and friends we would express our deepest gratitiude. For the every comfort in the time of our bereavement and the every kindly word and deed received; for the lovely thoughts and the beautiful flowers which cheered us in this trouble of ours - to all and for all, we hereby extend our thanks. - John Holmes and family.
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Facts and Incidents Worthy of Perusal.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. D. Holmes, whose death is mentioned in another column, were conducted from the home on Tuesday at two o.clock. Rev. Smith of Margaretville and Rev. Abraham of Duanesburg officiated. The attendance of friends was large, and the floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Revs, Smith and Abraham spoke interestingly of the deceased, and their remarks were impressive. Among those from out of town who were present were: Mrs. Archibald Holmes and Mrs. Horton Giering, Middletown; George N. Rowe and Mrs F. J. Menamin, Oneonta; Mr and Mrs Robert Crawford, Wallkill; Kaveda Holmes, Walton; Mr Wagner, Mr. Gibbs, Hancock; Gordon Gates and daughter, Miss Helen, Watertown; Mr and Mrs W. J. Young, Mrs. Wilbur Rutan, Mrs. Ira Smith, Elmira; Mrs Charles Parsons, Painted Post; Mrs. Frank Crispell, Mrs, N. L. Baker, Poughkeepsie; Rev. And Mrs. Abraham, Duanesburg; Rev. Smith, Margaretville; Mrs. Frank Stevenson, Mrs. Charles Shandeler, Hawley, Pa; The bearers were : Charles T. Warren, Marvin Wynkoop, George S. Holmes, Leo Weintz, Archie Campbell, E. E. Peck.
Pencil date Oct 8, 1938 (part of newspaper heading says published every Thursday at Downsville,
New York - name of paper not show)
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Mrs. J. D. Holmes of this village, whose serious illness was mentioned in the News two weeks ago, passed away at the Delhi Hospital on Saturday afternoon of last week at about six o.clock.
For several days after the amputation of her right leg in which gangrene had developed, it was believed that her condition indicated marked improvement, but two days before her death the
physicians became convinced that she was rapidly failing, as there appeared to have developed serious intestinal trouble. Mrs. Holmes failed very rapidly from this time until death came, as
stated. Deceased was about 70 years of age. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Miss Esther, at home and Mrs W. J. Young of Elmira, and one son Archibald of Downsville; also one
sister, Miss Katherine Cortright of New York City. Mrs. Holmes was a member of the Eastern Star of this place and of Pepacton Grange. For many years she had been prominent in the social
activities of the community and the advancement of the place. Funeral services were conducted from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o.clock. Rev. Smith of Arkville and Rev. Abraham
of Duanesburg officiated. Interment in Downsville Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Soules and Mrs Aaron Ackerly of Livingston Manor were Sunday visitors at the home of Ray Place.
Card of Thanks To fraternities, associations, neighbors and friends we would express our deepest gratitiude. For the every comfort in the time of our bereavement and the every kindly word and deed received; for the lovely thoughts and the beautiful flowers which cheered us in this trouble of ours - to all and for all, we hereby extend our thanks. - John Holmes and family.
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Facts and Incidents Worthy of Perusal.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. D. Holmes, whose death is mentioned in another column, were conducted from the home on Tuesday at two o.clock. Rev. Smith of Margaretville and Rev. Abraham of Duanesburg officiated. The attendance of friends was large, and the floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Revs, Smith and Abraham spoke interestingly of the deceased, and their remarks were impressive. Among those from out of town who were present were: Mrs. Archibald Holmes and Mrs. Horton Giering, Middletown; George N. Rowe and Mrs F. J. Menamin, Oneonta; Mr and Mrs Robert Crawford, Wallkill; Kaveda Holmes, Walton; Mr Wagner, Mr. Gibbs, Hancock; Gordon Gates and daughter, Miss Helen, Watertown; Mr and Mrs W. J. Young, Mrs. Wilbur Rutan, Mrs. Ira Smith, Elmira; Mrs Charles Parsons, Painted Post; Mrs. Frank Crispell, Mrs, N. L. Baker, Poughkeepsie; Rev. And Mrs. Abraham, Duanesburg; Rev. Smith, Margaretville; Mrs. Frank Stevenson, Mrs. Charles Shandeler, Hawley, Pa; The bearers were : Charles T. Warren, Marvin Wynkoop, George S. Holmes, Leo Weintz, Archie Campbell, E. E. Peck.
New York - name of paper not show)
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Mrs. J. D. Holmes of this village, whose serious illness was mentioned in the News two weeks ago, passed away at the Delhi Hospital on Saturday afternoon of last week at about six o.clock.
For several days after the amputation of her right leg in which gangrene had developed, it was believed that her condition indicated marked improvement, but two days before her death the
physicians became convinced that she was rapidly failing, as there appeared to have developed serious intestinal trouble. Mrs. Holmes failed very rapidly from this time until death came, as
stated. Deceased was about 70 years of age. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Miss Esther, at home and Mrs W. J. Young of Elmira, and one son Archibald of Downsville; also one
sister, Miss Katherine Cortright of New York City. Mrs. Holmes was a member of the Eastern Star of this place and of Pepacton Grange. For many years she had been prominent in the social
activities of the community and the advancement of the place. Funeral services were conducted from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o.clock. Rev. Smith of Arkville and Rev. Abraham
of Duanesburg officiated. Interment in Downsville Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Soules and Mrs Aaron Ackerly of Livingston Manor were Sunday visitors at the home of Ray Place.
Card of Thanks To fraternities, associations, neighbors and friends we would express our deepest gratitiude. For the every comfort in the time of our bereavement and the every kindly word and deed received; for the lovely thoughts and the beautiful flowers which cheered us in this trouble of ours - to all and for all, we hereby extend our thanks. - John Holmes and family.
DOWNSVILLE JOTTINGS
Facts and Incidents Worthy of Perusal.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. D. Holmes, whose death is mentioned in another column, were conducted from the home on Tuesday at two o.clock. Rev. Smith of Margaretville and Rev. Abraham of Duanesburg officiated. The attendance of friends was large, and the floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Revs, Smith and Abraham spoke interestingly of the deceased, and their remarks were impressive. Among those from out of town who were present were: Mrs. Archibald Holmes and Mrs. Horton Giering, Middletown; George N. Rowe and Mrs F. J. Menamin, Oneonta; Mr and Mrs Robert Crawford, Wallkill; Kaveda Holmes, Walton; Mr Wagner, Mr. Gibbs, Hancock; Gordon Gates and daughter, Miss Helen, Watertown; Mr and Mrs W. J. Young, Mrs. Wilbur Rutan, Mrs. Ira Smith, Elmira; Mrs Charles Parsons, Painted Post; Mrs. Frank Crispell, Mrs, N. L. Baker, Poughkeepsie; Rev. And Mrs. Abraham, Duanesburg; Rev. Smith, Margaretville; Mrs. Frank Stevenson, Mrs. Charles Shandeler, Hawley, Pa; The bearers were : Charles T. Warren, Marvin Wynkoop, George S. Holmes, Leo Weintz, Archie Campbell, E. E. Peck.
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