1. Orrin J Senter- April 24, 1915
2. Margaret Jenner died May 14 1915 at the age of 55
Mrs. Margaret Peaver Jenner, wife of Fred Jenner, died at her home in Depot street Friday. She had been ill several years.
The funeral was held Monday at 1, Rev. F.S. Griffiths officiating, and interment was at Bayside.
Mrs. Jenner was born in the vicinity of Colton 55 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peaver. She was married in Parishville about 35 years ago. She has resided here the greater portion of the time since, with the exception of about a year spent in Michigan.
She is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Asa Seaver of Mexico, N.Y., and Mrs. Samuel Underwood of Fulton, and four brothers, James Peaver of Syracuse, Charles of Fulton, William of Michigan and Sherman of Vermont.
3. Leona Files died May 11 1915 at the age of 5 mos, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Noel
4. Grace Wood died May 18, 1915 at the age of 39
Mrs. Grace R. Wood, wife of Mrs. William B. Wood of Adams, died in Watertown Tuesday of last week, aged 39 years.
Mrs. Wood was a daughter of Augustus Ritchie of this village. She is survived by her father, her husband, and five brothers, Louis of Manchester, N.H., Charles of Rochester, William of New York, and Fred and John of Potsdam. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Fred Bascom of Tupper Lake.
Mrs. Wood had been ill for two years. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Rev. Thomas P. Gales, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Adams officiating. The body was brought here Saturday afternoon and interment was made in Bayside, Rev. W.J. Hamilton officiating.
5. George S. Fell died May 19 1915 at the age of 61
George S. Fell, one of Potsdam's oldest business men died at his home on Main street Wednesday evening about nine o'clock after a long illness. The immediate cause of his death was heart trouble.
Mr. Fell was born in Canton 62 years ago, on the 7th day of July (grave says Jul 10). Thirty seven years ago last January he married Miss. Emma Ransom and she with two sons, Glenn C. and Percy R., survive him.
Mr. Fell has been in the meat business at the market on Market St. for over 50 years, with his father until the latters death and since then alone and with his sons. Of an affable nature Mr. Fell made hosts of friends who will regret his death.
As a neighbor we always found Mr. Fell obliging, courteous and hospitable and no man was ever kinder or more devoted to his family.
Funeral services will be held at the Universalist Church, Saturday at 2 o'clock, Rev. D.L. Fisher officiating.
6. Susan Hawley died May 22, 1915 at the age of 91
Mrs. Susan B. Hawley, widow of the late Thomas L. Hawley, died at her home on Garden street, Friday night. Mrs. Hawley was 91 years of age, and was probably the oldest life-long resident of this village. She was born here May 7, 1824, and her entire life had been spent in Potsdam.
Mrs. Hawley was the daughter of Loren and Olive Hawes Barnum, natives of Vermont. She was married Thomas Hawley in this village in 1845. Mr. Hawley's death occurred in 1890. She is survived by a brother, Herbert L. Barnum of this place, a son Frank B. Hawley, and by two daughters, Mrs. George Wilmarth of this village, and Mrs. B.E. Squires of Sanford, Florida
The funeral was held from her late home Friday morning at eleven, Rev. F.B. Cowan officiating, and interment was in Bayside.
7. Laura Tappan died May 21, 1915 at the age of 74
8. Louise Squires died May 29, 1915 at the age of 69
9. Rev. Charles C. Townsend died Jun 20, 1915 at the age of 63, will write about him either here or in an article for the St. Lawrence County Historical Association Quarterly.
10. Noel Files died Jun 24,1915 at the age of 28
The Funeral of Noel Files, aged 28, whose death occurred on Thursday at his farm near this village, was geld Saturday, Rev. F.S. Griffiths of the Methodist church, officiating. Mr. Files had been in poor health for some time being a sufferer with chronic tuberculosis. He was born in Hopkinton. He is survived by his widow and four children.
11. Emma Fell died Jun 24, 1915 at the age of 59
Mrs. Emma R. Fell, widow of the late George S. Fell, died at her home in Main street about 8:30 last Thursday evening. Mrs. Fell had not been in good health for some time and a sudden relapse last week left her in a critical condition. Her death follows closely upon that of her husband which occurred last month.
Mrs. Fell was a daughter of the late Ira Ransom of this village and had lived in Potsdam her entire life. She was born in this village. She was married to Mr. Fell 39 years ago. Three children were born to them of whom two are now living. They are Percy and Glenn, both of this place. Mrs. Fell is also survived by a sister, Mrs. George Drake, who lives in the West.
Funeral service were held from her late home Monday afternoon at 2, Rev. D.L. Fisher officiating. Interment was at Bayside.
12. Mary Flint died Jul 8, 1915 at the age of 41
13. Abbie Senter died Jul 16, 1915 at the age of 53
The death of Mrs. Abbie B. Senter, widow of the late Orrin J. Senter, occurred at her home on Market street, Friday evening, July 16. Mrs. Senter underwent an operation last October and had been in failing health ever since. After the death of her husband, April 24, 1915, she suffered a general break-down.
Mrs. Senter, although she suffered much during her long illness was patient through it all and no word of complaint passed her lips. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the pastor, Rev. F.R. Griffiths, conducted the funeral services held at the house Monday afternoon with interment in Bayside.
Mrs. Senter was born in this village 53 years ago, the daughter of Benjamin and Harriet Burton, and had lived here her entire life. She married Mr. Senter here in 1878. She is survived by two sons, Floyd B. of this village, Harry of Stockholm, and by two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Bannister and Miss Ruby Senter also of Potsdam.
14. Nettie Amo died Jul 21, 1915 at the age of 34
15. Merrill Hosmer died Jul 23, 1915 at the age of 74, to read about him go to my post about the U.S.S Susquehanna
16. Alonzo Chittenden died Jul 13, 1915 at the age of 68
Alonzo J. Chittenden died at his home on the Hannawa road Friday, August 13 of apoplexy. Mr. Chittenden had been in poor health for some months being a sufferer with heart trouble. He was born in the town of Stockholm 68 years ago, the son of Carlos and Emily Phelps Chittenden, but had been a resident of Potsdam the greater part of his life.
He is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son. The funeral was held from his late home Monday at 2, and internment was in Bayside. Rev. F.S. Griffiths officiated.
17. Henry Watkins died Aug 17, 1915 at the age of 54
18. Emma (Eva) Burnham died Jul 23, 1915 at the age of 37
Mrs. Eva Homer Burnham, wife of John Burnham of this village, died at her home in Division street Monday afternoon. Mrs. Burnham had been ill about two years. She was a native of Gouverneur, having been born there thirty-six years ago. She was married to Mr. Burnham thirteen years ago.
She is survived by her father, four brothers, her husband and four children. Funeral services will be held from her late home this afternoon and internment will be in Bayside. Rev. F.S. Griffith will officiate.
19. Carl Westcott died Jul 25, 1915 at the age of 2 days
20. Infant Stone died Sept 17, 1915 at the age of 1 day
21. Sarah Howe died Sept 20, 1915 at the age of 76
22. Sarah Maxfield died Sept 17, 1915 at the age of 75
23. Robert Lovell died Sept 27, 1915 at the age of 76
24. Clarissa Shaw died Oct 2, 1915 at the age of 87
25. Frank Mathews died Oct 19, 1915 at the age of 62
Frank P. Mathews, one of the best known business men of this village and a lifelong resident of Potsdam, died at his home in Elm street abot 3:30 yesterday morning. Mr. Mathews' death followed a long period of failing health, during which, however, he had been able to be about, and his passing yesterday came as a shock to the community. Mr. Mathews had been confined to his bed almost a week. Diabetes was the cause of his death. Definite arrangements for his funeral have not been made but it will probably be held on Friday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. Rev. F.B. Cowan will officiate and burial will be at Bayside.
Frank Percy Mathews was born in this village January 6, 1853, the son of the late William E. and Helen Fisher Mathews. He received his education in the local schools and as a young man want to Utica where he studied the hardware business. He returned to Potsdam and opened a hardware store in company with H.L. Ives on the site now occupied by Maxfield and Needham in Main Street. He continued in this business until 1887 when he took over the oil business of the late George W. Bonney and became manager of the local branch of the Standard Oil Company. He was local representative for this corporation until 1907 when he went into the automobile business in which he was engaged at the time of his death.
Mr. Mathews was one of the pioneer automobile men of this section. He was one of the first owners of an automobile in this village. When he embarked in the business he secured the agency for the Ford car, and undoubtedly has done more than any other man to bring the Ford into the North Country. Mr. Mathews was indefatigable as a salesman, and his records stood at the first rank of the Ford Motor Company for territory of this kind. Mr. Mathews was a frequent visitor at the Ford factory in the early days of the industry and became personally acquainted with Henry Ford.
Mr. Mathews was the first president of the Potsdam Club and took an active interest in its welfare. He was a director of the Peoples Bank. He was a Knight Templar and a member of St. Lawrence Commandery K.T. of Canton.
Mr. Mathews married in this village August 23, 1881, Helen E. Bonney, who survives him. He is also survived by a half brother, Elmer E. Mathews of Syracuse, two daughters Helen of this place and Mrs. H.C. Fellman of Boston, and by two sons, George B. of Potsdam, and William of the Ford Motor Co., Detroit.
26. Martha Clark died Oct 4, 1915 at the age of 79
27. Elijah Maxfield died Nov 21 or 24 1915 at the age of 68
28. Willam Seaver died Nov 21, 1915 at the age of 72
The body of William W. Seaver, a native of Parishville and a resident of this village for some years, was brought here yesterday noon. Mr. Seaver's death occurred in a hostipal at Haverhill Sunday night. He had been ill about ten days with Pneumonia.
Mr. Seaver was twice married. He is survived by two brothers, of Pierrepont, and by several nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held from the home of F.A. Seaver in Chestnut street at 2 this afternoon. Rev. D.L. Fisher will officiate and interment will be in Bayside.
He was part of Co. D of the 13th NY Cav during the Civil War.
29. Charles Henderson died Nov 29, 1915 at the age of 92
The body of Charles Henderson was brought here from Vermont Thursday and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. F.B. Cowan officiating.
Mr. Henderson had been a resident of this place practically all his life until the last few years. He was a carpenter by trade and was noted for his keen sense of humor. He was 93 years old. Interment was in Bayside.
30. Anna Dowsey died Dec 10, 1915 at the age of 67
Mrs. Anna Hess Dowsey, widow of the late Joseph Dowsey and formerly of this village, died at the home of her son in Manhassett, L.I. Saturday. She had been seriously ill for a week but in poor health for some time.
Mrs. Dowsey was born in Galveston, Texas, in 1848. In 1863 she married Joseph Dowsey, coming to Potsdam about 37 years ago and living here until about 10 years ago.
She is survived by four sons, Dr. G.H. Dowsey of Great Neck, L.I., Joseph A., of Philadelphia, Pa., and James L. and Fred A. of Manhasset, and by six daughters, the Misses Agnes, Claire and Grace Dowsey, Mrs. F.K. Ward, Mrs. D.L. Wilkins and Mrs. M. Newbold, all of Manhassett. Funeral services were held in the Reformed Church there Sunday afternoon at 4 and the body brought here Monday morning. Interment was in Bayside, a prayer service being conducted by Rev. F.B. Cowan.
31. Josephine Pert died Dec 11, 1915 at the age of 21
The death of Miss. Josephine Pert, only daughter of the late William L. and Mrs. Grace Brush Pert, occurred at her home, Elm street, Saturday morning after a long illness.
Miss Pert was born in Potsdam twenty-one years ago and received her education at the Normal, graduating from the Normal High School in 1913. She entered Smith College and was succeeding admirably in her work there when her health failed last spring and she was obliged to return home.
During her long illness she has exhibited all those traits of brightness and sweetness and patience which made her beloved by all who knew her.
Always cheerful, bright, vivacious, she entered into work or play with her whole heart and was a favorite and leader among her associates.
Everything possible was done for her recovery but without avail.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a teacher in the Sunday School.
Her former pastor, Rev. W. Courtland Robinson was present at the funeral and assisted Rev. F.B. Cowan in the services which were held on Tuesday, with burial in Bayside cemetery.
The multitude of flowers attested the high esteem in which Miss Pert was held.
32. James Havington died Dec 12, 1915 at the age of 71
Was in Co E of the 11th NY Cav in the Civil War
James Havington, a well known farmer of this town for many years, died at the Ogdensburg hospital on Sunday morning. Mr. Havington had been undergoing treatment there for seven years. He was a native of Canada but came to this country as a young man and was the owner of various farms in this vicinity.
He is survived by his widow and two sons, George and William, both of Potsdam. His body was brought here Monday noon and funeral services were held from his late home on Waverly street Wednesday afternoon. Rev. F.R. Griffiths officiated and burial was at Bayside. Mr. Havington was 71 years of age.
33. Emeline Sayles died Dec 26, 1915 at the age of 73
Emeline Butler Sayles passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 26th, at the her home on Market street, where she resided with her sister, Mrs. Eunice Cook. Her death came as a shock to her friends, as she had been ill only since Saturday, acute brights disease being the immediate cause of death.
Mrs. Sayles was 73 years of age. She is survived by her husband Stewart B. Sayles of this place and two sons, Brainard A. Sayles of Dayton, Ohio, and James S. Sayles of this place, also several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of her son, James Sayles on Pierrepont Ave. Rev. D.L. Fisher will officiate and interment will be in Bayside by the side of her daughter Mabel, who died 18 years ago.
34. William Pitcher died Dec 10, 1915 at the age of 50
William W. Pitcher, a former resident of this village, died at Tarrytown, N.Y. on Friday, December 10th, after a brief illness of Brights disease. Services were held at his late home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Ashmead of the Epsicopal Church officiating.
Mr. Pitcher is survived by his widow, a daughter aged 14, a son aged 11, and a sister, Mrs. Fred E. Baum of this village. Mr. Baum went to Tarrytown on Friday night and returned with the remains. On Monday they were placed in the vault at Bayside cemetery and will be buried in the family lot in the spring.
35. Herbert Healy died Dec 14, 1915 at the age of 58
36. Lorana Brown died Dec 21, 1915 at the age of 83
Mrs. Lorena Champney Brown, wife of Josiah L. Brown, died at her home in Waverly street about 8:30 yesterday morning. Mrs. Brown had been in poor health for four years following a fall which she sustained about Christmas time. She had been confined to her bed all of that period.
Mrs. Brown was the daughter of Lemuel and Sarah Champney, and was born October 24, 1832, at their home near Parishville Center. She had always been a resident of Potsdam.
She was married to Mr. Brown March 9, 1854. Mr. Brown has been a valued contributor to this paper for many years and his writings have made him known to a large number of friends both here and in distant points, who will extend their sympathy and condolences at this time.
The funeral will be held from her late home at 2 Thursday afternoon. Rev. D.L. Fisher and Rev. W.J. Hamilton will officiate. The body will be placed in the vault at Bayside for interment in the spring.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Hattie Brown of this village, and by one brother, Dorus Champney of Parishville Center.
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