PULASKI. Sept. 29.—The death of Albert F. Betts, which occurred last evening, removes one of the most highly esteemed citizens of this community. Mr. Betts had a pleasant sensitive face, he was well loved, radiated sunshine and had a kindly attitude. His hair turned snow white early in his life.
Mr. Betts was a son of the late Dr. James N. Betts. He was born in Chenango county, N.Y., in 1844.
He came to this village with his parents when a young man. He engaged in the clothing business after school until 1894 when sold to D. Crimmins. In 1902 took over the manufacturing business of Charles Tollners' Sons Co. until 1909 when he had to retire for failing health. Built business from 35 to 200 workers. He later bought the Pulaski Electric Light Company's plant and acted as secretary and manager of the plant for some time, retiring two years ago this Fall.
Mr. Betts was an active worker in the Baptist church and was one of the oldest members of Pulaski Lodge, F and A. M. He was president of the Village for several years and in all his relations in private and public life he was one of the most noble and honorable of men.
He married Florence Peckham and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. William B. Baker, of Gloversville, and a son, Frank P. Betts, of this village.
He also leaves, besides the widow, one brother, James H. Betts of this village. Another brother, Dr. G. W. Betts died last April.
There is probably no other man in Pulaski whose advice and assistance was sought out by more people in every walk of life. He will be desperately missed by many in this community.
OSWEGO DAILY PALLADIUM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1917
Mr. Betts was a son of the late Dr. James N. Betts. He was born in Chenango county, N.Y., in 1844.
He came to this village with his parents when a young man. He engaged in the clothing business after school until 1894 when sold to D. Crimmins. In 1902 took over the manufacturing business of Charles Tollners' Sons Co. until 1909 when he had to retire for failing health. Built business from 35 to 200 workers. He later bought the Pulaski Electric Light Company's plant and acted as secretary and manager of the plant for some time, retiring two years ago this Fall.
Mr. Betts was an active worker in the Baptist church and was one of the oldest members of Pulaski Lodge, F and A. M. He was president of the Village for several years and in all his relations in private and public life he was one of the most noble and honorable of men.
He married Florence Peckham and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. William B. Baker, of Gloversville, and a son, Frank P. Betts, of this village.
He also leaves, besides the widow, one brother, James H. Betts of this village. Another brother, Dr. G. W. Betts died last April.
There is probably no other man in Pulaski whose advice and assistance was sought out by more people in every walk of life. He will be desperately missed by many in this community.
OSWEGO DAILY PALLADIUM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1917
PULASKI. Sept. 29.—The death of Albert F. Betts, which occurred last evening, removes one of the most highly esteemed citizens of this community. Mr. Betts had a pleasant sensitive face, he was well loved, radiated sunshine and had a kindly attitude. His hair turned snow white early in his life.
Mr. Betts was a son of the late Dr. James N. Betts. He was born in Chenango county, N.Y., in 1844.
He came to this village with his parents when a young man. He engaged in the clothing business after school until 1894 when sold to D. Crimmins. In 1902 took over the manufacturing business of Charles Tollners' Sons Co. until 1909 when he had to retire for failing health. Built business from 35 to 200 workers. He later bought the Pulaski Electric Light Company's plant and acted as secretary and manager of the plant for some time, retiring two years ago this Fall.
Mr. Betts was an active worker in the Baptist church and was one of the oldest members of Pulaski Lodge, F and A. M. He was president of the Village for several years and in all his relations in private and public life he was one of the most noble and honorable of men.
He married Florence Peckham and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. William B. Baker, of Gloversville, and a son, Frank P. Betts, of this village.
He also leaves, besides the widow, one brother, James H. Betts of this village. Another brother, Dr. G. W. Betts died last April.
There is probably no other man in Pulaski whose advice and assistance was sought out by more people in every walk of life. He will be desperately missed by many in this community.
OSWEGO DAILY PALLADIUM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1917
Mr. Betts was a son of the late Dr. James N. Betts. He was born in Chenango county, N.Y., in 1844.
He came to this village with his parents when a young man. He engaged in the clothing business after school until 1894 when sold to D. Crimmins. In 1902 took over the manufacturing business of Charles Tollners' Sons Co. until 1909 when he had to retire for failing health. Built business from 35 to 200 workers. He later bought the Pulaski Electric Light Company's plant and acted as secretary and manager of the plant for some time, retiring two years ago this Fall.
Mr. Betts was an active worker in the Baptist church and was one of the oldest members of Pulaski Lodge, F and A. M. He was president of the Village for several years and in all his relations in private and public life he was one of the most noble and honorable of men.
He married Florence Peckham and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. William B. Baker, of Gloversville, and a son, Frank P. Betts, of this village.
He also leaves, besides the widow, one brother, James H. Betts of this village. Another brother, Dr. G. W. Betts died last April.
There is probably no other man in Pulaski whose advice and assistance was sought out by more people in every walk of life. He will be desperately missed by many in this community.
OSWEGO DAILY PALLADIUM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1917
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