Ira N. Towle, a lifelong, resident of this place, passed away at seven o'clock Sunday evening, Oct. 30, 1921, aged 78 years, 21 days. For several years Mr. Towle was afflicted with arterio sclerosis, which affected his heart. Besides being a sufferer from this disease, he had a diseased (illegible) and during the last three or four weeks it became much worse and gangrene developed. Three different doctors were called and all their skill used to no avail, and the disease was fatal. His last two months were spent with his only daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Pitkin and family, leaving his own home when he began to feel the need of care. The last three or four weeks of his life were passed entirely in bed. Benjamin Corey Jr. and other friends and members of the family worked faithfully to try and nurse him back to health, but the dread disease had fastened too strongly upon him, and his heart was too weak to rally from it. He was a patient sufferer, never complaining about his condition. He told his children not to mourn for him, for he was going to a better land, and be at rest, and free from pain. We read in I Cor. 2:9 that "Eye hath not seen nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." Such was his belief. He had no fear of death, and that all seemed bright and clear to him; he fell asleep, the rest which he had longed for was his.
He was the son of the late Gardner and Deziah Spink Towle, was born Oct. 9, 1843. He followed the occupation of mason all his life. At the age of 28 he was united in marriage to Esther Stewart of Pulaski on March 12, 1872, and who preceded him to the better land March 12, 1889 at the age of 41 years.
Two children, Lizzie and Milo were born to them. The mother died just as her daughter was beginning her teens, and she was left to act as housekeeper for her father and young brother, and kept the home together. Soon after her marriage to Percy Pitkin on April 18, 1895, Mr. Towle was again left without a housekeeper. His son Milo was married to Cora Mashaw, Sept. 6, 1903 and they immediately began their married life with father Towle. On May 4th of the following year (1904) she was called home. Ever since the father and son have lived alone, until of late when Mr. Towle felt that he could no longer be alone.
Of the family of Gardner Towle there is now only one living, Mrs. Lovina Towle, who observed her eightieth birthday, last April 9th. A sister Ida, wife of George Armsbury, and a brother, Gardner Jr., passing away several years ago.
Mr. Towle was a man whom everyone respected. I dare say he had not an enemy. He tried all his life to live up to the golden rule; always set a good example. His character was unblemished and all in all he was a man of sterling worth. If the men and women were all of Mr. Towle's type, this world would be the better for having lived in it. His familiar form will be missed from this community where he was a welcome guest in every home.
The daughter and sister who have watched so many times for his coming will miss him most of all. In the News about three weeks ago was a sketch of the famous Towle quilting party which occurred on his 28th birthday, just a few months before his marriage. He was very anxious to have this put into print, and it really seemed as if he had a premonition of death at the time he related these circumstances to your correspondent. He received many letters relating to the piece, one especially we will mention as that of Asa B. Copeland, of Denver, Colo., a teacher in our district in his early manhood. These cheerful letters, the visits of old friends and neighbors all seemed to cheer him, even when he was suffering much pain. At this time the children have the cheerfulness of their father always in their thoughts, and may it ever linger in their memory of him.
His funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p. m. The house was filled with relatives and neighbors, and many friends from a distance. Beautiful flowers and letters of condolence were sent by friends who were unable to attend the service. Rev. Edward J. Lavis, pastor of Adams M. E. church spoke words of comfort to the family. He also sang those good old hymns, 'Rock of Ages" and "Shall We Gather at the River?" The bearers were Frank C. Allen, Henry G Washburn, Jeremiah W. Crandall, Charles W. Clark, George Miller Sr. and James C. Nye. He was a great lover of flowers, and there was a great profusion of the choicest ones, placed on his casket by loving friends.
Besides his daughter and son, he leaves to mourn his loss a sister, three granddaughters, three great granddaughters and several nephews and nieces.
After his long suffering, we have the assurance that he is at rest, and with loved ones gone before.
''Out from your home a dear father has gone
From suffering to a happy rest.
Though you will miss him it's a comfort to know
That it's Gods way, and He knoweth best.
Someday, sometime you'll meet him again,
The night gone, the morning will come
And Oh! what a meeting and greeting there'll be
With loved ones when they all get home"
We left him, at rest by the side of his wife, in Rural cemetery, Adams.
A good man has gone to his reward.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town to attend the funeral of Ira Towle were Met Spink, Mrs. Mary Ann Graves, Anna Dunbar Spink, Syracuse; Mrs. Florence Chauncey, near Syracuse, Enick Stewart, Edgar Stewart and son, Gordon, Pulaski; Mrs. W. J. Farmer, Watertown, Mrs. Josephine Hodge, Mrs. Everett Pitkin, Pierrepont Manor; Mrs. Jennie Searles, Mannsville, Mrs. Mae Graves, Clarence Jennings, Ellisburg.
The following letter from Asa B. Copeland, which was sent to Mr. Towle during his illness, may be of interest to many who knew Mr. Copeland over fifty years ago.
2202 Ogden St., Denver Colorado, Oct 23, 1921
Mr. Ira Towle, Adams. N. Y.
My esteemed friend and neighbor of former days.
I have just read in the Journal about your birthday party and the Towle quilting bee.
Oh, yes I remember the twenty eight year old bachelor very well, and as I recall his personal appearance and his genial manly characteristics. I am not surprised that the Allendale correspondent of the Journal should assert that he was in great favor with the young ladies. That is the way it looked to me, then and I will vouch for the truth of it. I am not sure how many heart aches Miss Stewart was responsible for in the neighborhood, but I think there were some. I wish you many returns of the birthday and abundance of good health all the time.
I am now living In Denver, and still persuing the vocation that I began at Allendale fifty-four years ago next month. Armistice day of 1921 will mark the fifty-fourth anniversary of my becoming a pedagogue. My present work is private tutoring of students preparing to enter college. Please remember me to your sister and any others who may remember me.
Very cordially yours,
Asa B. Copeland.
Sandy Creek News, Sandy Creek, N.Y., Thursday, November 10, 1921
He was the son of the late Gardner and Deziah Spink Towle, was born Oct. 9, 1843. He followed the occupation of mason all his life. At the age of 28 he was united in marriage to Esther Stewart of Pulaski on March 12, 1872, and who preceded him to the better land March 12, 1889 at the age of 41 years.
Two children, Lizzie and Milo were born to them. The mother died just as her daughter was beginning her teens, and she was left to act as housekeeper for her father and young brother, and kept the home together. Soon after her marriage to Percy Pitkin on April 18, 1895, Mr. Towle was again left without a housekeeper. His son Milo was married to Cora Mashaw, Sept. 6, 1903 and they immediately began their married life with father Towle. On May 4th of the following year (1904) she was called home. Ever since the father and son have lived alone, until of late when Mr. Towle felt that he could no longer be alone.
Of the family of Gardner Towle there is now only one living, Mrs. Lovina Towle, who observed her eightieth birthday, last April 9th. A sister Ida, wife of George Armsbury, and a brother, Gardner Jr., passing away several years ago.
Mr. Towle was a man whom everyone respected. I dare say he had not an enemy. He tried all his life to live up to the golden rule; always set a good example. His character was unblemished and all in all he was a man of sterling worth. If the men and women were all of Mr. Towle's type, this world would be the better for having lived in it. His familiar form will be missed from this community where he was a welcome guest in every home.
The daughter and sister who have watched so many times for his coming will miss him most of all. In the News about three weeks ago was a sketch of the famous Towle quilting party which occurred on his 28th birthday, just a few months before his marriage. He was very anxious to have this put into print, and it really seemed as if he had a premonition of death at the time he related these circumstances to your correspondent. He received many letters relating to the piece, one especially we will mention as that of Asa B. Copeland, of Denver, Colo., a teacher in our district in his early manhood. These cheerful letters, the visits of old friends and neighbors all seemed to cheer him, even when he was suffering much pain. At this time the children have the cheerfulness of their father always in their thoughts, and may it ever linger in their memory of him.
His funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p. m. The house was filled with relatives and neighbors, and many friends from a distance. Beautiful flowers and letters of condolence were sent by friends who were unable to attend the service. Rev. Edward J. Lavis, pastor of Adams M. E. church spoke words of comfort to the family. He also sang those good old hymns, 'Rock of Ages" and "Shall We Gather at the River?" The bearers were Frank C. Allen, Henry G Washburn, Jeremiah W. Crandall, Charles W. Clark, George Miller Sr. and James C. Nye. He was a great lover of flowers, and there was a great profusion of the choicest ones, placed on his casket by loving friends.
Besides his daughter and son, he leaves to mourn his loss a sister, three granddaughters, three great granddaughters and several nephews and nieces.
After his long suffering, we have the assurance that he is at rest, and with loved ones gone before.
''Out from your home a dear father has gone
From suffering to a happy rest.
Though you will miss him it's a comfort to know
That it's Gods way, and He knoweth best.
Someday, sometime you'll meet him again,
The night gone, the morning will come
And Oh! what a meeting and greeting there'll be
With loved ones when they all get home"
We left him, at rest by the side of his wife, in Rural cemetery, Adams.
A good man has gone to his reward.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town to attend the funeral of Ira Towle were Met Spink, Mrs. Mary Ann Graves, Anna Dunbar Spink, Syracuse; Mrs. Florence Chauncey, near Syracuse, Enick Stewart, Edgar Stewart and son, Gordon, Pulaski; Mrs. W. J. Farmer, Watertown, Mrs. Josephine Hodge, Mrs. Everett Pitkin, Pierrepont Manor; Mrs. Jennie Searles, Mannsville, Mrs. Mae Graves, Clarence Jennings, Ellisburg.
The following letter from Asa B. Copeland, which was sent to Mr. Towle during his illness, may be of interest to many who knew Mr. Copeland over fifty years ago.
2202 Ogden St., Denver Colorado, Oct 23, 1921
Mr. Ira Towle, Adams. N. Y.
My esteemed friend and neighbor of former days.
I have just read in the Journal about your birthday party and the Towle quilting bee.
Oh, yes I remember the twenty eight year old bachelor very well, and as I recall his personal appearance and his genial manly characteristics. I am not surprised that the Allendale correspondent of the Journal should assert that he was in great favor with the young ladies. That is the way it looked to me, then and I will vouch for the truth of it. I am not sure how many heart aches Miss Stewart was responsible for in the neighborhood, but I think there were some. I wish you many returns of the birthday and abundance of good health all the time.
I am now living In Denver, and still persuing the vocation that I began at Allendale fifty-four years ago next month. Armistice day of 1921 will mark the fifty-fourth anniversary of my becoming a pedagogue. My present work is private tutoring of students preparing to enter college. Please remember me to your sister and any others who may remember me.
Very cordially yours,
Asa B. Copeland.
Sandy Creek News, Sandy Creek, N.Y., Thursday, November 10, 1921
Ira N. Towle, a lifelong, resident of this place, passed away at seven o'clock Sunday evening, Oct. 30, 1921, aged 78 years, 21 days. For several years Mr. Towle was afflicted with arterio sclerosis, which affected his heart. Besides being a sufferer from this disease, he had a diseased (illegible) and during the last three or four weeks it became much worse and gangrene developed. Three different doctors were called and all their skill used to no avail, and the disease was fatal. His last two months were spent with his only daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Pitkin and family, leaving his own home when he began to feel the need of care. The last three or four weeks of his life were passed entirely in bed. Benjamin Corey Jr. and other friends and members of the family worked faithfully to try and nurse him back to health, but the dread disease had fastened too strongly upon him, and his heart was too weak to rally from it. He was a patient sufferer, never complaining about his condition. He told his children not to mourn for him, for he was going to a better land, and be at rest, and free from pain. We read in I Cor. 2:9 that "Eye hath not seen nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." Such was his belief. He had no fear of death, and that all seemed bright and clear to him; he fell asleep, the rest which he had longed for was his.
He was the son of the late Gardner and Deziah Spink Towle, was born Oct. 9, 1843. He followed the occupation of mason all his life. At the age of 28 he was united in marriage to Esther Stewart of Pulaski on March 12, 1872, and who preceded him to the better land March 12, 1889 at the age of 41 years.
Two children, Lizzie and Milo were born to them. The mother died just as her daughter was beginning her teens, and she was left to act as housekeeper for her father and young brother, and kept the home together. Soon after her marriage to Percy Pitkin on April 18, 1895, Mr. Towle was again left without a housekeeper. His son Milo was married to Cora Mashaw, Sept. 6, 1903 and they immediately began their married life with father Towle. On May 4th of the following year (1904) she was called home. Ever since the father and son have lived alone, until of late when Mr. Towle felt that he could no longer be alone.
Of the family of Gardner Towle there is now only one living, Mrs. Lovina Towle, who observed her eightieth birthday, last April 9th. A sister Ida, wife of George Armsbury, and a brother, Gardner Jr., passing away several years ago.
Mr. Towle was a man whom everyone respected. I dare say he had not an enemy. He tried all his life to live up to the golden rule; always set a good example. His character was unblemished and all in all he was a man of sterling worth. If the men and women were all of Mr. Towle's type, this world would be the better for having lived in it. His familiar form will be missed from this community where he was a welcome guest in every home.
The daughter and sister who have watched so many times for his coming will miss him most of all. In the News about three weeks ago was a sketch of the famous Towle quilting party which occurred on his 28th birthday, just a few months before his marriage. He was very anxious to have this put into print, and it really seemed as if he had a premonition of death at the time he related these circumstances to your correspondent. He received many letters relating to the piece, one especially we will mention as that of Asa B. Copeland, of Denver, Colo., a teacher in our district in his early manhood. These cheerful letters, the visits of old friends and neighbors all seemed to cheer him, even when he was suffering much pain. At this time the children have the cheerfulness of their father always in their thoughts, and may it ever linger in their memory of him.
His funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p. m. The house was filled with relatives and neighbors, and many friends from a distance. Beautiful flowers and letters of condolence were sent by friends who were unable to attend the service. Rev. Edward J. Lavis, pastor of Adams M. E. church spoke words of comfort to the family. He also sang those good old hymns, 'Rock of Ages" and "Shall We Gather at the River?" The bearers were Frank C. Allen, Henry G Washburn, Jeremiah W. Crandall, Charles W. Clark, George Miller Sr. and James C. Nye. He was a great lover of flowers, and there was a great profusion of the choicest ones, placed on his casket by loving friends.
Besides his daughter and son, he leaves to mourn his loss a sister, three granddaughters, three great granddaughters and several nephews and nieces.
After his long suffering, we have the assurance that he is at rest, and with loved ones gone before.
''Out from your home a dear father has gone
From suffering to a happy rest.
Though you will miss him it's a comfort to know
That it's Gods way, and He knoweth best.
Someday, sometime you'll meet him again,
The night gone, the morning will come
And Oh! what a meeting and greeting there'll be
With loved ones when they all get home"
We left him, at rest by the side of his wife, in Rural cemetery, Adams.
A good man has gone to his reward.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town to attend the funeral of Ira Towle were Met Spink, Mrs. Mary Ann Graves, Anna Dunbar Spink, Syracuse; Mrs. Florence Chauncey, near Syracuse, Enick Stewart, Edgar Stewart and son, Gordon, Pulaski; Mrs. W. J. Farmer, Watertown, Mrs. Josephine Hodge, Mrs. Everett Pitkin, Pierrepont Manor; Mrs. Jennie Searles, Mannsville, Mrs. Mae Graves, Clarence Jennings, Ellisburg.
The following letter from Asa B. Copeland, which was sent to Mr. Towle during his illness, may be of interest to many who knew Mr. Copeland over fifty years ago.
2202 Ogden St., Denver Colorado, Oct 23, 1921
Mr. Ira Towle, Adams. N. Y.
My esteemed friend and neighbor of former days.
I have just read in the Journal about your birthday party and the Towle quilting bee.
Oh, yes I remember the twenty eight year old bachelor very well, and as I recall his personal appearance and his genial manly characteristics. I am not surprised that the Allendale correspondent of the Journal should assert that he was in great favor with the young ladies. That is the way it looked to me, then and I will vouch for the truth of it. I am not sure how many heart aches Miss Stewart was responsible for in the neighborhood, but I think there were some. I wish you many returns of the birthday and abundance of good health all the time.
I am now living In Denver, and still persuing the vocation that I began at Allendale fifty-four years ago next month. Armistice day of 1921 will mark the fifty-fourth anniversary of my becoming a pedagogue. My present work is private tutoring of students preparing to enter college. Please remember me to your sister and any others who may remember me.
Very cordially yours,
Asa B. Copeland.
Sandy Creek News, Sandy Creek, N.Y., Thursday, November 10, 1921
He was the son of the late Gardner and Deziah Spink Towle, was born Oct. 9, 1843. He followed the occupation of mason all his life. At the age of 28 he was united in marriage to Esther Stewart of Pulaski on March 12, 1872, and who preceded him to the better land March 12, 1889 at the age of 41 years.
Two children, Lizzie and Milo were born to them. The mother died just as her daughter was beginning her teens, and she was left to act as housekeeper for her father and young brother, and kept the home together. Soon after her marriage to Percy Pitkin on April 18, 1895, Mr. Towle was again left without a housekeeper. His son Milo was married to Cora Mashaw, Sept. 6, 1903 and they immediately began their married life with father Towle. On May 4th of the following year (1904) she was called home. Ever since the father and son have lived alone, until of late when Mr. Towle felt that he could no longer be alone.
Of the family of Gardner Towle there is now only one living, Mrs. Lovina Towle, who observed her eightieth birthday, last April 9th. A sister Ida, wife of George Armsbury, and a brother, Gardner Jr., passing away several years ago.
Mr. Towle was a man whom everyone respected. I dare say he had not an enemy. He tried all his life to live up to the golden rule; always set a good example. His character was unblemished and all in all he was a man of sterling worth. If the men and women were all of Mr. Towle's type, this world would be the better for having lived in it. His familiar form will be missed from this community where he was a welcome guest in every home.
The daughter and sister who have watched so many times for his coming will miss him most of all. In the News about three weeks ago was a sketch of the famous Towle quilting party which occurred on his 28th birthday, just a few months before his marriage. He was very anxious to have this put into print, and it really seemed as if he had a premonition of death at the time he related these circumstances to your correspondent. He received many letters relating to the piece, one especially we will mention as that of Asa B. Copeland, of Denver, Colo., a teacher in our district in his early manhood. These cheerful letters, the visits of old friends and neighbors all seemed to cheer him, even when he was suffering much pain. At this time the children have the cheerfulness of their father always in their thoughts, and may it ever linger in their memory of him.
His funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p. m. The house was filled with relatives and neighbors, and many friends from a distance. Beautiful flowers and letters of condolence were sent by friends who were unable to attend the service. Rev. Edward J. Lavis, pastor of Adams M. E. church spoke words of comfort to the family. He also sang those good old hymns, 'Rock of Ages" and "Shall We Gather at the River?" The bearers were Frank C. Allen, Henry G Washburn, Jeremiah W. Crandall, Charles W. Clark, George Miller Sr. and James C. Nye. He was a great lover of flowers, and there was a great profusion of the choicest ones, placed on his casket by loving friends.
Besides his daughter and son, he leaves to mourn his loss a sister, three granddaughters, three great granddaughters and several nephews and nieces.
After his long suffering, we have the assurance that he is at rest, and with loved ones gone before.
''Out from your home a dear father has gone
From suffering to a happy rest.
Though you will miss him it's a comfort to know
That it's Gods way, and He knoweth best.
Someday, sometime you'll meet him again,
The night gone, the morning will come
And Oh! what a meeting and greeting there'll be
With loved ones when they all get home"
We left him, at rest by the side of his wife, in Rural cemetery, Adams.
A good man has gone to his reward.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town to attend the funeral of Ira Towle were Met Spink, Mrs. Mary Ann Graves, Anna Dunbar Spink, Syracuse; Mrs. Florence Chauncey, near Syracuse, Enick Stewart, Edgar Stewart and son, Gordon, Pulaski; Mrs. W. J. Farmer, Watertown, Mrs. Josephine Hodge, Mrs. Everett Pitkin, Pierrepont Manor; Mrs. Jennie Searles, Mannsville, Mrs. Mae Graves, Clarence Jennings, Ellisburg.
The following letter from Asa B. Copeland, which was sent to Mr. Towle during his illness, may be of interest to many who knew Mr. Copeland over fifty years ago.
2202 Ogden St., Denver Colorado, Oct 23, 1921
Mr. Ira Towle, Adams. N. Y.
My esteemed friend and neighbor of former days.
I have just read in the Journal about your birthday party and the Towle quilting bee.
Oh, yes I remember the twenty eight year old bachelor very well, and as I recall his personal appearance and his genial manly characteristics. I am not surprised that the Allendale correspondent of the Journal should assert that he was in great favor with the young ladies. That is the way it looked to me, then and I will vouch for the truth of it. I am not sure how many heart aches Miss Stewart was responsible for in the neighborhood, but I think there were some. I wish you many returns of the birthday and abundance of good health all the time.
I am now living In Denver, and still persuing the vocation that I began at Allendale fifty-four years ago next month. Armistice day of 1921 will mark the fifty-fourth anniversary of my becoming a pedagogue. My present work is private tutoring of students preparing to enter college. Please remember me to your sister and any others who may remember me.
Very cordially yours,
Asa B. Copeland.
Sandy Creek News, Sandy Creek, N.Y., Thursday, November 10, 1921
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