Watertown Daily Times

"Hon. Fabius Miles, formerly a resident of this city, died at his home in Hartford, Mich., last Saturday, at the age of 74 years. He was the son of the late Capt. J.E Miles and was born in this city. At one time he represented his district in the Michigan assembly."

"The news of the death of Mr. E. Collins Baker, of the town of Watertown, will cause sadness in many hearts. He died at his residence last night, after a brief illness, in the 65th year of his age. Mr. Baker was well known throughout the county and his reputation for integrity was as general as his acquaintances."

"The late E. Collins Baker.
The funeral of E. Collins Baker took place from his late residence in the town of Watertown at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Fisk, of this city, officiating. The interment took place at Brookside, Notwithstanding the storm and the condition of the road, there was a numerous attendance of the friends of the deceased and the family.
Mr. Baker was at work as usual on Monday in the evening he went to the barn to make the usual preparations for the night, and while there was suddenly attacked by a pain in the chest, near the heart ...the end was sudden and unlooked for. His daughter Florence was sitting alone with him, when, without a sign or warning, the life passed from the body like the snuffing of a candle....
Mr. Baker was one of the best known farmers in the country.... He was beloved by those who knew him best, and what more can be said in praise of any man?
The deceased leaves a wife and three daughters — Mrs. C. G. Baldwin and Mrs. S. R. Cleveland, of this city, and Miss Florence Baker, who lives at the family home in the town of Watertown."

"CHARLES G. BALDWIN
His sudden Illness and Death at Alexandria — A Widely Known Watertown Traveling Man.
Alexandria Bay, Oct. 27. — Charles G. Baldwin of Watertown died at the Jefferson house Saturday about 5:30 p.m. aged 52 years.
Mr. Baldwin was traveling representative for a Syracuse cigar firm and had been sick with rheumatism at his home in Watertown about three weeks. This trip to Alexandria Bay was his first trip since his illness. He retired at night seemingly in fairly good health, but in the morning felt very miserable and told the chambermaid not to make his bed, as he was going to stay in bed. It was about 4 p.m when Dr. Cole was called. He did all he could, but Mr. Baldwin died of angina pectoria and acute indigestion at 5:30 p.m.
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The news of the death of Charles G. Baldwin was received in Watertown at about 8 Saturday evening and occasioned much surprise and sincere sorrow. Masonic friends at Alexandra Bay did all they could in his last moments and took charge of the remains until the arrival of the son of the deceased, Edwin C. Baldwin. He drove immediately to the Bay, where he arrived about 11 o'clock.
The body was brought to this city yesterday afternoon. The funeral services will occur Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the late residence of the deceased, 30 Ten Eyck street, Rev. G. H. officiating. The interment will occur at the North Watertown cemetery, the Masonic service being employed at the grave. The deceased was a member of Watertown lodge, Chapter and Commandery, F. and A.M. of the Mystic Shrine and of Watertown Council Royal Arcanum.
The deceased was born at Stone Mills, being the son of Edwin Baldwin, now of Brasher Falls. Mr. Baldwin spent his early life on a farm. A large part of his subsequent career was spent travelling with the Times as its traveling representative throughout Northern New York. At the time of his death he was representing a Syracuse cigar firm.
He is survived by his wife and one son, Edwin C. Baldwin, the pharmacist. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Charles Collins of Stone Mills. ..."

"William H. Mantle, a native and lifelong resident of the town of Watertown, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.E. Ayers, 17 William street, at 8:30 last evening, aged 83 years, 4 months and 20 days. Death was due to the infirmities incident to advanced years. Mr. Mantle enjoyed remarkably good health during his long life until about last Fall, when he began to fail and gradually weekened until his death.
Mr. Mantel was born in 1823. In early life he took up the pursuite of agriculture, which he followed until about a year ago, when he retired and came to Watertown and made his residence with his daughter in this city.
Mr. Mantle was held in high esteem by all who knew him, winning confidence and respect by honorable dealing and courteous treatment of all with whom he came in contact. In 1847 he was married to Pamelia Gillett, by whom he is survived, together with one son, W.W. Mantle of Rodman, and four daughters, Mrs. E.G. Adam and Mrs. C.E. Ayers of this city, Mrs. Allen C. Blanchard of Ellisborg and Miss Chloe D. Mantle of Washington, D.C. Two other children, R. Barne and Byron G. Mantle, are dead. The former, [t]once a prominent business man of this city, died 25 years ago, and the latter died in January of this year.
The funeral will be held from his late home Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. M. H. Harris officiating. Burial will be made in Brookside."

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BAKER — In this city, Nov. 20. 1908, Sarah A., widow of Collins Baker, aged 82 years and 3-months. The funeral will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles G. Comstock, 262 Ten Eyck street, Sunday afternoon at 2.
Interment at Brookside."

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"Mrs. Sarah A. Baker.
Mrs. Sarah A. Baker, widow of E. Collins Baker, died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles G. Comstock, 262 Ten Eyck street, aged 82 years, 3 months and 11 days.
She was married to Mr. Baker Nov. 1, 1848. His death occurred Nov. 26, 1886. Mrs. Baker is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Olive A. Baldwin, Mrs. S. R. Cleveland, and Mrs. Charles G. Comstock, all of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Simeon Rockwell of Rutland.
Her pastor, Rev. Moses H. Harris, D.D. of All Souls church, contributes this testimonial to her life and character:
"Rarely do we see greater love and devotion on the past of children than was manifested towards this good mother through the years as they came and went. Her life has been found always just and upright, consistent, sincere and truthful, exemplary in domestic relations, a kind neighbor, affable and sympathizing, she was devoutly friendly. She had the kindest of natures, her heart seemed a fountain of loving kindness. What a cordial greeting was here, what a beaming friendliness on her face ...."
The funeral will be held at the home of C. G. Comstock, 262 Ten Eyck street, Sunday afternoon at 2, Dr. M. H. Harris officiating. Burial will be made in Brookside cemetery."

"William Mantle
"Harrisville, Feb. 15 — William Mantle died of typhoid pneumonia about 10 Sunday night. He came out of the woods Tuesday night, where he had been driving a team, and worked about on Wednesday though not feeling very well. Wednesday night he was taken ill and four days later he died. He was about 4_ years old and a very robust looking man, genial and jolly, having many friends. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Olive; also two brothers, Edgar of Middle Branch, and Jesse of Antwerp, and one sister, Mrs. Grace McKenna of Helene. Montana. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday."

"JAMES H. FOX
Veteran of the 10th New York Heavy Artillery Dies at Depauville. (Special to The Times.)
Depauville, April 29.— James H. Fox, a well known retired farmer of this place and a veteran of the 10th New York Heavy Artillery, died at his home last night, aged 81 years. The funeral will be held from the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Masons being in charge. The body will be taken to Watertown where interment will be made in Brookside cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, three brothers, Byron of Depauville and Fred and Charles Fox of Watertown, and four children, James of Brownville, Mrs. Farr of St. Lawrence and Fannie and Lydia Fox of Washington, D.C."

"William W. Mantle.
Adams Centre, Nov. 20. — William W. Mantle, a well known resident of this village, died Wednesday at his home on the H. H. Harrington Farm. Had he lived until Jan. 27, Mr. Mantle would have been 59 years of age. He was born in the town of Watertown and had managed the Harrington farm for the past 20 years. During that time, he had been a member of the Congregational church of this village. For twelve years he was a member of the Adams Centre grande.
Mr. Mantle is survived by his wife and seven children, Harry W., Laura, Dorothy, Flossie, Elwyn, Frank and Zylphia Mantle. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. William A. Mantle of Watertown and four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Adams of Charlotte, Mrs. C. E. Ayers of Watertown, Miss Chloe C. Mantle of Washington, D,C., and Mrs. Allen Blanchard of Watertown.
Notices of the funeral will be given later."

"William W. Mantle
William Willis Mantle, who was born Jan. 27, 1855, and was the son of Pamelia Gillette and the late William Hill Mantle, died of Bright's disease, at his home in the town of Rodman at 1:10 on Wednesday Nov. 19.
Although Mr. Mantle had been in poor health for some time, is last illness was of only about three weeks duration.
In 1893 Mr. Mantle was married to Miss Florence Dillin of the town of Rodman, who with the following children, survive: Harry, Laura, Dorothy, Florence, Elwyn, Frank and Zilpha.
He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. C. E. Ayers and Mrs. A Allen Blanchard of this city, Mrs. _ _ Adams of Charlotte and Miss Clover D. Mantle of Washington, D.C.
Funeral services will be held at his late home Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Honeyville Cemetery."

"Simeon Rockwell.
Simeon Rockwell, aged 36 years, a well known farmer of South Rutland, died early this morning following a long illness. Death was due to old age.
Mr. Rockwell was born in this county and went to Ireland when a young man. When the country was laid out into states he worked with the surveyors, later returning to this country. He was for some time located at Burreilles(sp.?), later going to Middle Road and about 40 years ago purchasing the farm on which he died.
He was married when a young man to Miss Caroline Barlow, who died about a year ago.
There survive no near relatives, although there are several nieces and nephews in the west.
The funeral will be held from his late home Thursday afternoon at 2, Rev. Mr. Lattimore of the Middle Road Congregational Church officiating. The remains will be interred in Brookside cemetery."

"School boy, Ill Two Days, Dies
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Roy Allen Blanchard, Aged 16 Years, Victim of Pneumonia.
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Roy Allen Blanchard, a member of Freshmen class in Watertown High school, died very suddenly at 11:30 Friday night at the family home, 914 Franklin street, following two days' illness of pneumonia, aged 16 years. The young man had attended school until Wednesday. He complained of a severe headache when he returned home from school...
He was born April 24, 1901, in the town of Watertown, on a farm on the Adams Ridge Road, son of Allen C. and Vannie C. Mantle Blanchard. The family came to this city, from Ellisburg five years ago. They had lived in that village six years. The boy graduated from Academy street school last January to the High School and was entered in the commercial course. He attended All Souls Universalist church.
Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Blanchard, he leaves two brothers, Robert, aged 17 years, and John, all of this city.
The funeral will be held from the family home, 914 Franklin street, at 2:30 Monday afternoon...Interment will be made in Brookfield cemetery."

"Harrisville, May 8. Eugene Clarke, age 73 years, died suddenly at his home here Monday evening. Mr. Clarke had been in good health until a short time ago.
Mr. Clarke was a retired farmer. He was born in the town of Diana and has lived in this vicinity all his life. He attended local schools. Mr. Clarke is the son of the late Harris and Marie Clarke.
Surviving him are his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Blanchard; two grandchildren, Carlton Starkweather of Detroit and Margaret Blanchard of Harrisville; and one sister, Mrs. A (H?). F. Wilson of Watertown."

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"S.R. Cleveland Dies Suddenly
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Prominent Contractor Victim of Acute Indigestion
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ILL ONLY SEVERAL HOURS
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Was native of East Hounsfield and after graduating from high school here worked with his brothers — Performed some of greatest engineering feats of time.
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Funeral services for Stephen R. Cleveland of 261 Ten Eyck street, who died very suddenly about 12:30 Sunday morning, will be held from the family home Tuesday afternoon at 3. Rev Harry Westbrook Reed, D.D., pastor of the All Soul's Universalist church of which Mr. Cleveland was a prominent member, will officiate. A detail of Knights Templar will act as escort, and the Knights Template service will be performed at the grave. Burial will be made at Brookside cemetery.
Mr. Cleveland died very early Sunday morning following an illness of only a few hours. Death was due to an attack of acute indigestion, an attack of which he suffered about 6:30 Saturday night. While Mr. Cleveland has been in failing health for the past year, having suffered from stomach trouble, his condition had not been such as to prevent his being about....
Stephen R. Cleveland was born in East Hounsfield May 29, 1854. He was the son of Philander B. and Mary Ann Richardson Cleveland. The early year's of Mr. Cleveland's life were spent in his native town, and his early education was obtained there. Upon completing his courses in the district schools, Mr. Cleveland entered the Watertown High school, from which he graduated. For a short time he taught in a district school.
He became employed by the late Frank A. Hinds, on the engineering corps of the then Carthage, Watertown and Sackets Harbor railroad. Later he entered the employ of his brother, Merrit A. Cleveland.
On May 26, 1881, Mr. Cleveland married Emma C. Baker. Mrs. Cleveland was born in this city, the daughter of E. Collins and Sarah Barlow Baker. Her family, as that of Mr. Cleveland's, occupies a place of honor in the history of the country, her great-grandfather having taken a part in the war of 1812, Mrs. Cleveland is a member of the Daughters of the American revolution.
At the time Mr. Cleveland became associated with his brother, the latter was a member of the firm of Hunter, Murray and Cleveland... When Stephen Cleveland became an employee of the firm, the Welland Canal was being enlarged by the firm. He was given a position of paymaster ... remaining there until completion of the contract, a period of about five years.
Mr. Cleveland then went on to Ohio, where the firm was constructing the Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Toledo railroad and where he acted as paymaster for 13 months and at the expiration of that period he returned to the Wellend Canal...
He also worked on the construction of several sections of the old Lake Ontario Shore railroad, now a part of the New York Central lines, and also on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. From 1889 to 1896, he was employed on the construction of the Golloups canal for the Canadian government and the North Channel on the St. Lawrence river.
The construction of the North Channel by the firm was considered one of the greatest engineering feats of that day. About 80 acres of the St. Lawrence river was dammed and drained. ...
In 1884, Mr. Cleveland returned to this city and purchased land in Ten Eyck street, where he built a beautiful home. For many years, Mr. Cleveland resided there only during the winters and lived at Prescott, Ont., during the summer seasons.
Mr. Cleveland was for many years one of the most prominent members of the All Souls' Universalist Church. He constructed the present structure on Washington street... He was chairman of the building committee at the time. He always pointed with price to the church which is one of the most beautiful and most costly in the city...
Mr. Cleveland was president and acting head of the Watertown National bank for several years. He was president of the Eager Electric company from its formation until about 1915, when he resigned. He was also a director of the Northern New York Trust company and a trustee of the Jefferson County Savings bank...
At the time of his death, Mr. Cleveland was a member of the board of trustees of the City hospital. He served as a president of that board for several successive years.
Mr. Cleveland was a great believer and ardent admirer of thoroughbred cattle. He was the owner of the Kemaah farm on the Watertown-Sackets harbour road, where he raised large herds of cattle. The farm has become famous throughout the state for its products. He was a member and a past master of McNabb lodge. F. and A.M., chapter No. 59, Royal Arch Mastons; Commandary, No. 11, Knights Templar, and a member of the lodge of Perfection and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a life member of Media temple, Order of Mystic Shrine. For many years, Mr. Cleveland was a member of the Black River Valley Gulf club and the Jefferson County Golf club.
Surviving Mr. Cleveland are his wife, Mrs. Emma Baker Cleveland, two children, Mrs. Jerome B. Cooper, of Grand Rapids, Mich., wife of former Jefferson County District Attorney Jerome B. Cooper of this city, and Lou B. Cleveland of this city, and one grandchild, Stephen C. Cooper, of Grand Rapids. One sister, Miss Flora Cleveland of this city, also survives."

"MANTLE — In West Carthage, Dec. 22, 1922, Joseph H. Mantle (sic), aged 41 years.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Mantle of Antwerp.
Burial at Hillside cemetery, Antwerp."

"Gun Wound Kills Neil F. Hathway
Former Watertown Man Dies by Accidental Discharge of Own Weapon
Life form found inside his car near Rockbille, MD.
NEIL F. HATHWAY: Former Watertown Man Dies by Accidental Discharge of Own Weapon...
Morgantown, W. Va., Jan. 3.— Although the death of Neil F. Hathway, aged 40, of this city, formerly of Watertown, N. Y, division maintenance engineer for the West Virginia state road commission, is believed to have been accidental, no stone will be left unturned to establish this fact and learn all about his movement from the time he left this city on Monday....
The body of Hathway was found lying at the side of his automobile on the highway near Rockville, Maryland, this morning, by a passing motorist. The motor of the car was still running when the body was found...
Mr. Hathway was maintenance engineer of division 4 for the state road commission, with headquarters in this city...
He was born in Watertown the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hathway. His wife Marguerite Ayers Hathway, is also from Watertown, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Ayers of that place....
The body will be taken to Watertown for burial. The Masonic lodge here and in Watertown will probably have charge of the body."

"Mrs. Jennie Mantle Dies
Harrisville — Mrs. Jennie M. Mantle, 80, widow of Roy Mantle, died Sunday at 10 p.m. at her home after an illness of five years.
Funeral arrangements were made with Lundy funeral home.
Surviving are: Five sons, Verne, Wayne, and Ralph, all of Harrisville, Orren, Syracuse, and Roy, Lebanon, O.; three daughters, Miss Marie Mantle, Lowville, Miss Helen Mantle, Harrisville, and Mrs. Donald (Geraldine) Squires, Rome; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Clark. DeRuyter; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two daughters, Leone and Hilde, died in 1921 and 1962, respectively, and a son, Lawrence, died in July.
Mrs. Mantle was born in Watertown, May 23, 1886, a daughter of Charles and Effie VanWagner Mullin. She attended Watertown schools and was married to Roy Mantle Oct. 12, 1906, in the Natural Bridge Methodist church. Mr. Mantle died June 22, 1942.
Mrs. Mantle was a member of the Methodist church."

"Mantell — in Otsego, Dec. 3, 1966, William Mantell, Otswego, a native of Sandy Creek, aged 85 years. Funeral this morning at the Cleveland funeral home, Sandy Creek. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery."

"Earl Mantle, Carthage, Dead at 58
CARTHAGE— Earl L. Mantle, 58, died unexpectedly at his home at 4:30 p.m,. Tuesday.
Mr. Mantle, a machinist at Beaverrite, Beaver falls, complained of not being able to breathe while on the job. He was brought to his home where he died just before entering the house.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Bossuot funeral home with Rev. Stanley E. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Antwerp Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home...There will be a Rebekah prayer service Friday...
Surviving besides his wide, Mrs. Marcelina S. Mantle, are five sons, Staff Sgt. John Mantle, in Vietnam; Neil with U.S. navy Intelligence in Japan, and William, Stephen and Earl, jr. all at home; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marjorie) Farmer, Dexter, and Mrs. Bruce (Bonnie) Zeigler, Syracuse; a brother, Robert, Adams Cove, a drive for the Watertown Daily Times; a sister, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Gilligan, Greenville, R.I., and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Mantle was born in Antwerp Nov. 29, 1908, a son of Jasper and Josephine Cochrain Mantle. He attended schools in Antwerp and West Carthage. He married Miss Marceline Shampine Aug. 18, 1927, at the home of her parents in Carthage.
During Wortld War II, Mr. Mantle worked at the government arsenal at Waterveliet as an instructor of machine work. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic institute night school while there, taking courses in mathematics.
After the war, Mr. Mantle worked for Bagley & Sewall in Watertown; Riderman Machine, Carthage, and Carbola Chemical company in Natural Bridge before coming to work at Beaverrite two years ago.
Mr. Mantle was very active in scouting and was a manager of Troop 252."

"Mrs. Maude Elizabeth Blanchard, 84, widow of Charles E. Blanchard, died Sunday morning in Mercy hospital, Watertown, where she had been a patient five days. She had been a resident at Madonna home, Watertown, two and a half years before entering the hospital.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m., at First Methodist church, with Rev. L. Gerald Schlernitzauer, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Harrisville cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Collins, Harrisville, two grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Blanchard was born in the town of Diana, June 13, 1883, a daughter of Eugene and Jennie Mantle Clark. She attended local schools and was married to Charles E. Blanchard, June 26, 1901, in the Methodist parsonage, Watertown, by Rev. R. E. King. The couple operated a farm in Natural Bridge until 1920, when they moved to Harrisville. Mr. Blanchard died March 16, 1953. Mrs. Blanchard was a member of First Methodist church, an honorary member of Rebekah Nakoms lodge, 186, Lowville, and a former member of Adirondack grange 530."

"Carthage — Mrs. Wilda M. Caldwell, 86, of 442 South James street, widow of Frank E. Caldwell, died Thursday evening in the Carthage Area hospital, where she had been a patient since Tuesday.
Mrs. Caldwell is survived by two sons, Floyd, Ithaca and Robert, Detroit, Mich.; six daughters, Mrs. Russell (Ruth) McBride, Detroit, Mrs. John G. (Irene) Shannon, Carthage, Mrs. Ernest (Marion) Coris, Springfield, Mass., Mrs. John (Bernice) Mobuis, Detroit, Mrs. Henry (Merril) Brown, Carthage, and Mrs. Earl (Joyce) Moore, Highland; a half-brother, Lee Stevens, Harrisville.
Born in Harrisville, Jan 7, 1882, a daughter of James and Lizzie Billingsby Mantle, she attended local schools. She taught in rural schools locally for years and was married to Frank E. Caldwell, July 4, 1899. Mr. Caldwell worked as an operator in Carthage for the Niagra Mohawk Power corporation and later worked at Camp Drum. He died in 1952."

"Harry M. Mantle Dies
ADAMS CENTER — Harry H. Mantle, 75, Dry Hill, died at 9 Sunday night at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, where he had been a patient one week, after returning from Florida two weeks previously.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 pm. at the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams, with burial in Honeyville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9.
Surviving are a brother, Elwyn Mantle, Pierrepont Manor; four sisters, Mrs. Laura M. Collins, Mrs. Dorothy M. Richmond and Mrs. Florence M. Hazelwood, all of Adams Center, and Mrs. Howard (Zylpha) M. Stedman, Rodman; nieces and nephews.
Born June 30, 1894 at Dry Hill, Town of Rodman, a son of William W. and Florence Dillin Mantle, he was graduated from Adams Center High School and operated a farm at Dry Hill all his life. Poor health necessitated his retirement from farming in 1963, after which he spent his winters in Florida.
Mr. Mantle was a member of the local grande, Rodman United Church of Christ and held offices at different times in the Dairyman's League. He was an original committeeman of Adams Center G.L.F."

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"E. H. Adams Funeral Set
The funeral for Edwin H. Adams, 58, of 150 Clinton St., former managing partner of the Edwin H. Adams & Co, certified public accountants, who died in the House of the Good Samaritan Tuesday morning, will be Thursday morning at 11 in Trinity Episcopal Church.
Friends may call at the Hart Funeral Home this afternoon until 4 and tonight from 7 to 9.
The body will be cremated and buried in the Brookside Cemetery.
The family has requested that tributes be in the form of contributions to the Jefferson-Lewis Council, Boy Scouts of America. A past president of the council, Mr. Adams was a member of its executive committee at his death.
At the time of his death he was also the treasurer and a member of the board of trustees of the Children's Home of Jefferson County.
Mr. Adams was born July 16, 1912 at Greece, N.Y., the youngest of six sons of the late Tilley Mantle and Lona Gregg Adams. He was predeceased by his five brothers.
Mr. Adams moved to Orchard Park with his parents as an infant. His parents died within a period of six weeks of each other when he was only 13 years old. Subsequently, he came to Watertown, where he was brought up by an aunt, the late Miss Jennette M. Adams, a local public schoolteacher."

"Mrs. Florence Hazelwood Dies
ADAMS — Mrs. Florence M. Hazelwood, 73, Adams Center, widow of Arlys Hazelwood, died at 6:09 this morning at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, where she had been admitted Wednesday.
The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Piddock Funeral Home with Rev. James McEathron, First Baptist Church, Adams Center, officiating. Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 4:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Piddock Funeral Home.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jean Jarvis, Dexter, Ont., Mrs. Mary Stone, Watertown, and Mrs. Margaret Pennock, Hermon; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Collins, and Mrs. Dorothy Richmond, Adams Center and Mrs. Vypha Stedman, Rodman, 11 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A son, James, died Nov. 2, 1958. Three brothers before her, Harry Mantle, Frank B. Mantle, in May 1965, in Ramona, Calif. at the age of 57 and Elwyn N., Oct. 16, 1972 in Watertown at the age of 67.
Born June 26, 1903, in the Town of Rodman, a daughter of William and Florence Dillon Mantle, she married Arlys Hazelwood in Adams in 1934 with Rev. C.B. Wallace, Methodist minister, officiating. Mr. Hazelwood died April 21, 1945, at the age of 35 years in an automobile accident.
Mrs. Hazelwood had worked about 15 years as a stock clerk at F.W. Woolworth.

"Ralph E. Mantle, 67, Fine, a Harrisville native, was found dead at home Monday morning. Dr. Alexander E. Dodds, St. Lawrence County coroner, ruled the death from natural causes.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bossuot-Lundy Funeral Home with the Rev. John E. Holt, pastor of the Harrisville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Harrisville Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nelson V. (Marla) Martin Jr., Oswegatchie; a stepson, James H. Jenne, Watertown; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Daniel (Karen) Casciaro, Star Lake; two brothers, Verne, Harrisville, and Roy, Lebanon, Ohio, and two sisters, Marie Mantle, Lowville, and Geraldine Squires, Rome.
Four brothers, Wayne, Orne, Lawrence and Hilton, and two sisters, Helen and Leone Mantle, died before him.
Born in Harrisville Aug. 18, 1922, son of Roy and Jennie Mullin Mantle, he was graduated from Harrisville High School in 1940 and served in the Army infantry during World War II in the European theater.
He married Elaine Farrell Jenne May 23, 1966. She died Oct. 18, 1988.
Mr. Mantle was employed as a logger/woodsman and operated a sugar bush engaged in maple sugar production. He was semi-retired."

[obituary of Mrs. Ora Irene Shannon, Grocery Store Owner]