March 1924 - 100 Years Ago in "That Thriving Town"

 

Here's what was happening in Bovina in March 1924, as reported in the pages of the Andes Recorder.

March 7, 1924

• The condition of Andrew T. Doig remains about the same.

• A medicine show has been holding forth here the past week.

• It is reported that J.K. Russell has sold his farm at Lake Delaware.

• Ex-Supervisor Thos C. Strangeway was at Andes on business errands on Monday.

• Christopher S. Gladstone and daughter, Miss Ruth were with Andes relatives on Saturday.

• The fourth number of the lecture course was given at the town hall on Tuesday evening.

• John Blair and Milton Hastings attended the funeral of Charles Blair at East Meredith on Sabbath.

• It is stated that a truck load of milk from the Bramley Mountain section of the town will be hauled to Andes this summer.

• The seven thorobred Guernseys that Captain Billings on his recent trip to Europe purchased for the Gerry estate at Lake Delaware, arrived Tuesday.

• Two sleigh loads of young folks of the Guild of St. John’s church of Delhi came to Lake Delaware last Thursday evening for a leap year party. Supper was served in the parish house of St. James church and the evening was spent in dancing.

Was Native of Bovina

Charles P. Blair died suddenly at his home at East Meredith early Thursday morning February 23, of neuralgia of the heart.  He had been confined to his bed for about a week but his condition was not considered serious.  He was born in Bovina on Marcy 17, 1855 and was the son of Samuel O. Blair and Elizabeth Atken Blair.  He is survived by his wife to whom he was married in 1887, and two sons and two daughters.

March 14, 1924

• Thomas H. Johnson is at Delhi this week as a trial juror.

• Eli Felton, who is in poor health, has gone to Delhi for medical treatment.

• Bovina real estate transfers recorded are Thomas H. Johnson to Constant Proskin, $4,000.

• The Youn Woman’s Missionary Society held an all day meeting last Thursday with Mrs. Harvey Burgin.

• The morning service at the United Presbyterian church last Sabbath was given over especially to the benefit of the children.

• J. Kennedy Russell has sold his farm near Lake Delaware, to Edward C. Dean, of Delhi.  This is the former Henry Hogaboom place.

• A young daughter of Jay Waterman at Lake Delaware recently had an eye removed at a New York hospital and an artificial one inserted.

• Those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Thos S. Miller at Andes on Sabbath were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Myers, Colin McNaught and son, Robert E. Thomson and wife, Fred Thomson and wife, Mrs. Howard McPherson, Frank Coulter and wife, Anthony Banuat and wife. 

Native of Bovina

Mrs. Joseph Birdsall passed away at Oneonta on March 8

Mrs. Joseph Birdsall died at Oneonta on March 9, having been in failing health for about two years. Interment was in the Plains cemetery.

Her maiden name was Margaret Scott and she was born in Bovina in February 15, 1853, the daughter of the late John C. Scott and Susan Winter. When she was a young girl the family moved to New Kingston. In September, 1886, she married Mr. Birdsall and for nine years they lived in Bovina and 28 years ago they moved to Oneonta. She was a very active worker in the United Presbyterian church. 

Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Clinton Birdsall, and two grandchildren, of Davenport, and two daughters, one a teacher in Schenectady and the other at home. 

Prominent Bovina Man

Andrew T. Doig Dies Saturday Morn- March 8, after Long Illness

Andrew T. Doig, one of the best known citizens of the town of Bovina, died at his home opposite the U.P. church in Bovina Center, at about 5 o’clock Saturday morning, March 8, after an illness of considerable duration from Bright’s disease, aged 58 years. His funeral was held Monday afternoon, his pastor, Rev. F.N. Crawford, officiating.

Deceased was a son of the late Walter L. Doig and Jane McNair and was born in the town of Bovina on a farm on the Turnpike. For a number of years he conducted a general store and a few years ago sold his business to Cecil Russell. Since that time he had been engaged in the selling of Cadillac cars. He was an excellent citizen and for a number of years had held the office of Justice of the peace and had been a trustee of the U.P. church. Besides his wife, who was Carrie Thomson, of Bovina, he is survived by two brothers, William Doig, in Colorado, and Milton Doig on Coulter Brook. 

Born in Bovina

James H. Miller, aged 79 years, died in South Kortright, March 11, from pneumonia. H was a son of James and Madeline (Hastings) Miller and was born in Bovina on February 15, 1845, and in 1895, married Miss Anna Rockwell, of Hobard. He leaves a wife and one son. 

March 21, 1924

• Miss Kate Muller is slowly improving from her illness.

• James Hilson made a business trip to Kingston last week.

• Born to Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Terry, at Lake Delaware, March 12, a son.

• Bovina real estate transfers recorded are Maye E. Johnston to Frank G. Liddle, $1.

• A daughter was born March 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hall, on the former Soper farm.

• Mrs. Arthur Flynn of Pepacton, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Aitkens.

• Mrs. Arthur Decker entertained the Junior Missionary Society Saturday at Mrs. Alex Myers’.

• Raymond McNair, of Binghamton, spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. John McCune.

• Supervisor Wallace Smith attended a special meeting of the Supervisors at Delhi on Monday evening.

• Nelson Tompkins, who has been in poor health for some time, seems to be improving. He will be 93 in April.

• Mrs. Douglas Davidson has returned from visiting her brother, David F. Hoy, the Registrar of Cornell University at Ithaca.

• Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Burgin entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Hilson, Mr. and Mrs. David Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Decker on Monday evening. 

• Calvin Russell of Bovina, and Miss Eva Dugal, of Syracuse, were married March 15, and arrived her Saturday evening. His sister, Mrs. Hazel Munson, attended the wedding.

• The Young Women’s Missionary Society have elected officers as follows: Mrs. William J. Storie, president; Mrs. Charles f. McPherson, vice president; Mrs. John Armstrong, secretary; Mrs. Walter G. Coulter, thank offering secretary; Mrs. Emily Burns, treasurer. 

Aged Woman Dies in Bovina

Mrs. Margaret Scott Passed Away on March 12, After Long Illness

Mrs. Margaret J. Scott, widow of the late W.J.J. Scott, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Gordon in Bovina Center, March 12, age 77 years. She had been confined to her bed since she suffered a shock a year ago. The funeral was held Saturday with interment at Delhi.

Deceased was born in Terry Clove in the town of Hamden, January 15, 1847 and was a daughter of Peter Jack, and Mary Richardson. Her father was a native of Scotland and her mother of Ireland. On February 23, 1870, she married William B.J. Scott. After their marriage they resided for many years on a farm in Glenburnie. A number of years ago the family moved to Stamford, where the sons opened the first steam laundry in that village.

She is survived by the daughter mentioned and two sons, Andrew Scott of Stamford, and W.J.J. Scott, of Oneonta. A son, Peter Scott, died in 1900. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jas C. Mabon, Sr., of Delhi and Mrs. Mary Bell, of Bridgeville, N.J., and a brother, John Jack, of Cooperstown.

Those attending the funeral from out-of-town were James B. Scott and wife, Mrs. Robert Brown, Chas Scott, Fall Cove, Jas C. Mabon and wife, and Mrs. Fred Lash, of Delhi, Andrew Scott, of Stamford. 

March 28, 1924

• Alex Myers was a caller at the County Seat on Wednesday.

• Dixon Thomson was a caller at the County Seat last Thursday.

• William A. Hoy tapped his sugar bush last week.  A few others tapped this week.

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Thomson, of Hobart, spent the past week with relatives here.

• Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gaylie Hafele on Coulter Brook, Saturday March 22, a seven pound son.

• Mrs. William Armstrong has been ill the past week with the grippe, but is now much better.

• The annual meeting of the United Presbyterian congregation will be held on Tuesday, April 1.

• Mr. and Mrs. Otis McCumber, of Andes, with their two grandchildren, Isabelle and John Bentley, were recent callers at the home of Mrs. McCumber’s sisters, Misses Kate and Fred Muller.

Was Native of Bovina

Walter Campbell, who was born in Bovina in 1846, died in Walton on March 17. He was the eldest of the nine children of William Campbell and Agnes Murray and never married. Three brothers survive. The body was placed in the vault at Walton and later it will be interred in the Bovina Center cemetery.