THE MADRID HERALD, Madrid, New York, April 1906:
Seldom have our people been more suddenly shocked than on last Saturday morning, when a telephone message from Malone told of the sudden death on Friday at San Jose, California, of our esteemed townsman, Arthur W. Abernethy. Later messages, delayed in transit, presumably on account of the rush occasioned by the great-California catastrophe arrived confirming the sad news. Mr. Abernethy was taken with a fainting fit while the train was starting from San Jose for
Oakland. Mrs. Hepburn and Miss Hepburn were along with Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy.
The train was stopped and the sufferer was taken off, but he died while on a stretcher on the way to the hospital only a half a block distant.
Arthur W. Abernethy was born March 4, 1847, the eldest son of Roswell Abernethy, on the homestead now occupied by a brother of his, Hosea B. Abernethy, about two miles down the river this side of Fisher's Corners. At an early age he came to this village and was clerk in the store of O. C. & J . H. Robinson for about ten years. Upon the firm's dissolution, in 1876, Mr. Abernethy became a silent partner in the firm which was known as O. C. Robinson & Co. This continued for about a dozen years, when Mr. Robinson withdrew and Mr. Abernethy continued until 1903, when he closed out his stock and retired after a lifetime of success.
In April, 1880, he married Margaret J., daughter of John Robinson, who survives him. No children have been born to them. A few months before his marriage he bought of Dr. Caleb Pierce the property which has ever since been his home, and which he has improved very much both in comfort and beauty.
Mr. Abernetly made a profession of religion, was baptized and united with the Baptist society at the time of the revival following the building of their first brick church. Ever since that time he has been a consistent member and a faithful supporter of the Baptist church, serving for many years as trustee and also as church treasurer. For twenty years he was clerk of the board of
education, serving also as trustee for a time. In all the relations of life he was careful and trustworthy. In business his word was good everywhere. In the home he was tender and devoted. He was an excellent neighbor and had a pleasant greeting for everybody, having that happy endowment of disposition which makes no enemies. His death is felt as a serious loss, but his memory will remain
held in deep respect.
Besides his wife he leaves three brothers and a sister, namely: Jane and Hosea B., who live in the old home; Rollin, of Chamberlain's Corners; Amos, of Kansas.
When the party will arrive is unknown, but the funeral cannot be held before Saturday."
Seldom have our people been more suddenly shocked than on last Saturday morning, when a telephone message from Malone told of the sudden death on Friday at San Jose, California, of our esteemed townsman, Arthur W. Abernethy. Later messages, delayed in transit, presumably on account of the rush occasioned by the great-California catastrophe arrived confirming the sad news. Mr. Abernethy was taken with a fainting fit while the train was starting from San Jose for
Oakland. Mrs. Hepburn and Miss Hepburn were along with Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy.
The train was stopped and the sufferer was taken off, but he died while on a stretcher on the way to the hospital only a half a block distant.
Arthur W. Abernethy was born March 4, 1847, the eldest son of Roswell Abernethy, on the homestead now occupied by a brother of his, Hosea B. Abernethy, about two miles down the river this side of Fisher's Corners. At an early age he came to this village and was clerk in the store of O. C. & J . H. Robinson for about ten years. Upon the firm's dissolution, in 1876, Mr. Abernethy became a silent partner in the firm which was known as O. C. Robinson & Co. This continued for about a dozen years, when Mr. Robinson withdrew and Mr. Abernethy continued until 1903, when he closed out his stock and retired after a lifetime of success.
In April, 1880, he married Margaret J., daughter of John Robinson, who survives him. No children have been born to them. A few months before his marriage he bought of Dr. Caleb Pierce the property which has ever since been his home, and which he has improved very much both in comfort and beauty.
Mr. Abernetly made a profession of religion, was baptized and united with the Baptist society at the time of the revival following the building of their first brick church. Ever since that time he has been a consistent member and a faithful supporter of the Baptist church, serving for many years as trustee and also as church treasurer. For twenty years he was clerk of the board of
education, serving also as trustee for a time. In all the relations of life he was careful and trustworthy. In business his word was good everywhere. In the home he was tender and devoted. He was an excellent neighbor and had a pleasant greeting for everybody, having that happy endowment of disposition which makes no enemies. His death is felt as a serious loss, but his memory will remain
held in deep respect.
Besides his wife he leaves three brothers and a sister, namely: Jane and Hosea B., who live in the old home; Rollin, of Chamberlain's Corners; Amos, of Kansas.
When the party will arrive is unknown, but the funeral cannot be held before Saturday."
THE MADRID HERALD, Madrid, New York, April 1906:
Seldom have our people been more suddenly shocked than on last Saturday morning, when a telephone message from Malone told of the sudden death on Friday at San Jose, California, of our esteemed townsman, Arthur W. Abernethy. Later messages, delayed in transit, presumably on account of the rush occasioned by the great-California catastrophe arrived confirming the sad news. Mr. Abernethy was taken with a fainting fit while the train was starting from San Jose for
Oakland. Mrs. Hepburn and Miss Hepburn were along with Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy.
The train was stopped and the sufferer was taken off, but he died while on a stretcher on the way to the hospital only a half a block distant.
Arthur W. Abernethy was born March 4, 1847, the eldest son of Roswell Abernethy, on the homestead now occupied by a brother of his, Hosea B. Abernethy, about two miles down the river this side of Fisher's Corners. At an early age he came to this village and was clerk in the store of O. C. & J . H. Robinson for about ten years. Upon the firm's dissolution, in 1876, Mr. Abernethy became a silent partner in the firm which was known as O. C. Robinson & Co. This continued for about a dozen years, when Mr. Robinson withdrew and Mr. Abernethy continued until 1903, when he closed out his stock and retired after a lifetime of success.
In April, 1880, he married Margaret J., daughter of John Robinson, who survives him. No children have been born to them. A few months before his marriage he bought of Dr. Caleb Pierce the property which has ever since been his home, and which he has improved very much both in comfort and beauty.
Mr. Abernetly made a profession of religion, was baptized and united with the Baptist society at the time of the revival following the building of their first brick church. Ever since that time he has been a consistent member and a faithful supporter of the Baptist church, serving for many years as trustee and also as church treasurer. For twenty years he was clerk of the board of
education, serving also as trustee for a time. In all the relations of life he was careful and trustworthy. In business his word was good everywhere. In the home he was tender and devoted. He was an excellent neighbor and had a pleasant greeting for everybody, having that happy endowment of disposition which makes no enemies. His death is felt as a serious loss, but his memory will remain
held in deep respect.
Besides his wife he leaves three brothers and a sister, namely: Jane and Hosea B., who live in the old home; Rollin, of Chamberlain's Corners; Amos, of Kansas.
When the party will arrive is unknown, but the funeral cannot be held before Saturday."
Seldom have our people been more suddenly shocked than on last Saturday morning, when a telephone message from Malone told of the sudden death on Friday at San Jose, California, of our esteemed townsman, Arthur W. Abernethy. Later messages, delayed in transit, presumably on account of the rush occasioned by the great-California catastrophe arrived confirming the sad news. Mr. Abernethy was taken with a fainting fit while the train was starting from San Jose for
Oakland. Mrs. Hepburn and Miss Hepburn were along with Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy.
The train was stopped and the sufferer was taken off, but he died while on a stretcher on the way to the hospital only a half a block distant.
Arthur W. Abernethy was born March 4, 1847, the eldest son of Roswell Abernethy, on the homestead now occupied by a brother of his, Hosea B. Abernethy, about two miles down the river this side of Fisher's Corners. At an early age he came to this village and was clerk in the store of O. C. & J . H. Robinson for about ten years. Upon the firm's dissolution, in 1876, Mr. Abernethy became a silent partner in the firm which was known as O. C. Robinson & Co. This continued for about a dozen years, when Mr. Robinson withdrew and Mr. Abernethy continued until 1903, when he closed out his stock and retired after a lifetime of success.
In April, 1880, he married Margaret J., daughter of John Robinson, who survives him. No children have been born to them. A few months before his marriage he bought of Dr. Caleb Pierce the property which has ever since been his home, and which he has improved very much both in comfort and beauty.
Mr. Abernetly made a profession of religion, was baptized and united with the Baptist society at the time of the revival following the building of their first brick church. Ever since that time he has been a consistent member and a faithful supporter of the Baptist church, serving for many years as trustee and also as church treasurer. For twenty years he was clerk of the board of
education, serving also as trustee for a time. In all the relations of life he was careful and trustworthy. In business his word was good everywhere. In the home he was tender and devoted. He was an excellent neighbor and had a pleasant greeting for everybody, having that happy endowment of disposition which makes no enemies. His death is felt as a serious loss, but his memory will remain
held in deep respect.
Besides his wife he leaves three brothers and a sister, namely: Jane and Hosea B., who live in the old home; Rollin, of Chamberlain's Corners; Amos, of Kansas.
When the party will arrive is unknown, but the funeral cannot be held before Saturday."
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