| HAM |
HALLOWE’EN MASQUERADE - An enjoyable Hallowe’en masquerade party
was held Thursday evening at the home of Miss Sylvia Ham in Christian Hollow. It
was in the form of a surprise to Miss Ham, who expects to leave soon for
Cleveland, O. Many and amusing were the disguises used. Refreshments were
served, and a good time enjoyed by all. Those present besides the hostess were :
Mr. and Mrs. David McCann, Mr. and Mrs. John Comfort, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Comfort, Mr. and Mrs. Finley Farren, Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Lewis, Mrs. Harvey Sitzer, Misses Edith Simken, Ruth Simken, Ruth Sitzer,
Daisy McKinster, Lillian Comfort, Mable Comfort, Rosa Conklin, Messrs. Lynn
Sitzer, Glen Simken, Alfred Conklin, Roy Conklin, Verne McKinster, Joseph
Farbizio, Joseph Clark, Gordon Ham, Francis Packard, Jep DeGraw, William Simken,
Allen Simkin, Gordon McCann, Hershel DeGraw, Harold Comfort, Lloyd Comfort, John
Conklin, Claude Conklin, Leman Farren, Alwyn Farren, Norma Lewis, Esther Lewis,
Cleo Sitzer, Cora Comfort |
| HAM (01) |
The first annual reunion of the Ham family was held at the home
of S. T. Ham at Caton last Thursday. Tables were spread on the front lawn and an
elaborate dinner served. During the afternoon Miss Mary Kellogg and her pupils
gave a drill which was highly appreciated by all. There was also music by the
Rev. H. B. Reddick and the Misses Blanche and Mazie Kinney. Those present were:
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. FIRST REUNION OF HAM FAMILY - George
R. Ham, Winnifred and Herbert Lee, Earl, Archie, Eva and Raymond Livings, Bertha
Ham, Mr. and Mrs. Milford Sanders, Florence Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cole,
Jennie Cole, Louis Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Tobey, Mary, Myrtle, and Ella
Tobey, Henry Holdridges, Mrs. Frank Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey, Mrs.
Martha Kelly, Mrs. George Sheeley; Alta, Gordon, Charlie and Burr Sheeley, Mr.
and Mrs. William Ham and Elmer Ham, all of Elmira; Mrs. E. J. Fisher of Yonkers;
Helen Holdridge of Onendaga Valley, N.Y.; Rev. H. R. Redick, Caton; Mr. and Mrs.
Burr Tobey, |
| HAM (02) |
The second annual reunion of the Ham family was held August
25th,1904, at the residence of D. D. Ham in Southport, N.Y. One hundred and four
relatives and friends were present to enjoy the renewal of acquaintance. At noon
an elaborate dinner was served under the grape arbor. Among the floral
decorations was a wheel with the missing spoke of mourning, in memory of S. T.
Ham, the brother who, since the last meeting was called to the reunion with
those in the “Better Land”. |
| HAM (02) (cont.) |
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Ham, Mr. and Mrs. R. H.
Clarendon and children, Jesse and Vail, Mrs. Keeney and daughters, Marion and
Louise and Richard Plew, all of Tioga, Pa.; Mrs. Hammond of Slate Run, Pa.; Mrs.
H. Hurd and son Charlie of Jersey Shore; Mr. Oscar Ham and daughter Nora of
Stokesdale; Mrs. Mary A. Ham and Mrs. Linderman of Balaton, Minn.; Mr. Henry Ham
and daughter Lottie of Crooked Creek, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Hill and
daughters, Edith and Ella, Seeley Creek, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Tobey and
son Martin of Fassett, Pa.; Misses Stella and Mabel Holdridge, Onondaga Valley,
N.Y.;Mrs. Theressa Ham, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rhodes and daughter, Florence of
Caton, N.Y.; Rev. and Mrs. Lester Reynolds, Alba,Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. E. G.
Woodward, Hazel Woodward, Roulette, Pa.; Mrs. Carrie Smith and son Charlie,
Keating Summit; Mrs. George Sheeley and children, Alta, Gordon, Charlie and Burr
Sheeley; Mr. and Mrs. William Lee and children, Winifred and Herbert, Mr.
Clarence Livings and children Ear |
| HAM (03) |
The third annual reunion of the Hamm family was held at the home
of Chauncy Hamm, at Tioga Junction, on Thursday, Aug 26th, and it will long be
remembered by the eighty relatives present as a very successful affair. Gathered
together as we were in that pleasant home, some only for a few hours and yet
others of us for a day or two, who will never regret time or expense for the
privilege. The day was one of God’s most beautiful and the entertainment
provided showed careful thought and labor on the part of our hosts. The
relatives from Roulette began to arrive the evening before, and went in a
delegation to meet the train which brought the relatives from Elmira and other
places. The reunion was held in honor of Mr. S. G. Woodward, of Roulette, who is
the oldest relative who was present. Since the first reunion, held three years
ago at the home of S. T. Hamm, deceased, three of our dear ones have been called
home, await the final reunion, and their presence was sadly missed by all. At
the head of the tables, surr |
| HAM (04) |
HAM FAMILY REUNIONThe fourth annual reunion of the Ham family was
held at the home of William Ham, at East Elmira yesterday. About eighty friends
and relatives were present. The Rev. Frances Sherer gave an address. The
officers for the ensuing year are as follows: President, Martin Tobey, Elmira;
vice-president, Earl Livings, Elmira; secretary and treasury, Sylvia Ham
Southport. Entertainment committee, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Keating Summit; Mrs.
Nellie Hurd, Jersey Shore; Chauncey Cole, Elmira; Miss Alta Sheely, Elmira; Mrs.
Eva Lee, Elmira. Fruit committee: Martin Tobey, LaFayette Cole, Elmira.
Refreshment committee: Mrs. Stella Clarendon, Tioga Junction; Mrs. Eva Lee,
Elmira; Mrs. George K. Sheely, Elmira. The next reunion will be held at the home
of LaFayette Cole, the last Thursday in August 1907. (handwritten on article Aug
30 1906) |
| HAM (05) |
The fifth annual reunion of the Ham family was held August 29,
1907 at the home of LaFayette Cole at Southport. Ninety-six relatives and
friends were present to enjoy the renewal of acquaintances and an elaborate
dinner was served under a tent on the lawn. The home was beautifully decorated
with flags, bunting and evergreens. At the head of the tables and inside of the
tent was a picture of S. T. Ham, the brother whose death occurred a few months
after the first gathering, which was held at his home at Caton, August 20, 1903.
No death was reported during the past year in this large and growing family.
They were entertained by songs and recitations by Mary and Myrtle Tobey, also by
an address by the Rev. Francis Sherer of Elmira. The officers elected last year
were retained for the coming year. M. A. Tobey, president; Earl Livings,
vice-president;Sylvia Ham, secretary and treasurer; Alta Sheeley, Eva Lee and
Chauncey Cole, program committee. The next reunion is to be held the last
Thursday in August at the hom |
| HAM (05) (cont.) |
Those present were Mrs. E. G. Woodward and Miss Mildred Woodward
of Roulette, Pa.; Chauncey Ham and wife of Tioga, Pa.; Harry Clarenden and
family, Mrs. Emma Keeney and children, Mrs. Keith Hammond and children and Mrs.
Jacob Miller, Oscar Ham and family of Kress, Pa.;Fred Hill and family of Jackson
Summit, Pa.; Lavern Hill, Sagetown; Mrs. S. T. Ham, Corning; Mrs. George Ham and
daughter, Benjamin Tobey and family of Cleveland, O.; Burton Lewis and wife of
New Jersey; Miss Jennie Cole of Rochester; Mrs. J. C. Ham of Pine City; Joseph
Combs and wife of Gillett, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Seely Creek; Richard Prew
and daughters, wells, Pa.; C. H. Livings and family, Mrs. W. E. Lee and
children, M. A. Tobey and family, Mrs. George Sheeley and children, Ray Knight
and family, Andrew Lewis and wife, Mrs. Millford Sanders and children, Chauncey
Cole, the Rev. Francis Sherer of Elmira; Elmer Ham and wife, East Elmira; Ernest
Tobey, Elmira Heights; D. D. Ham and daughter, Ira Cole and family, Mrs.Bold,
Henry and Norman |
| HAM (06) |
The sixth annual reunion of the Ham family was held August 27 at
the home of Chauncey Ham, Tioga, Pa. There were 65 present. The next meeting
will be held July 6 , 1909, at Mrs. E. G. Woodward’s, Roulette, Pa. (handwritten
on article Aug 27 1908) |
| HAM (08) |
The eighth annual reunion of the Ham family was held Thursday at
Eldridge Park. Eighty-two relatives and friends were present. After a sumptuous
dinner had been served, a business session was held and the following officers
elected for the ensuing year. President, Elmer Ham; Secretary and treasurer,
Sylvia Ham; refreshment committee, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Sheely, Mrs. Tobey and Mrs.
Cole. The next meeting is to be held at Grove Park August 31 1911. |
| HAM (10) |
A very enjoyable day was spent Thursday at the home of M. A.
Tobey, South Broadway, Elmira, when the Ham family held its tenth annual
reunion. Sixty-four relatives were present from Roulette, Jersey Shore, Keating
Summit, and Tioga, Pa., Cleveland, O., Corning, Pine City and Elmira N.Y. After
a delicious dinner had been served a paper was read by the historian, Mrs. L.
Davison and several songs were sung by members of the family. Officers elected
for the ensuing year: President and historian, Mrs. L. Davison; vice-president,
Mrs. George K. Sheely and Mrs. R. H. Clarendon; fruit committee, M. A. Tobey;
secretary and treasurer, Miss Sylvia Ham. The next meeting to be held the third
Thursday in August, at the home of C. H. Livings, Elmira. |
| HAM (13) |
The thirteenth annual reunion of the Ham family will be held
Thursday, August 26, at the home of Chauncey Ham, in Tioga, Pa. (handwritten on
article 1915) |
| HAM (14) |
The 14th annual reunion of the Hamm family was held at Grove
Park, August 16. Officers elected for the ensuing year: Chauncey Cole,
President; Earl H. Livings, vice-president; Mrs. E. H. Lee, secretary and
treasurer. The next reunion is to be held the last Thursday in August, 1918, at
the home of Mrs. William Sterner, Corning. (handwritten on article 1917) |
| HAM (16) |
The annual reunion of the Ham family will be held Thursday
afternoon, August 31, at Grove Park. (handwritten on article 16th reunion Aug 29
1918) |
| HAM (17) |
The 17th annual reunion of the Hamm family was held August 23, at
the home of Mr. and Mrs.Elmer Hamm of East Elmira. There were 59 present. A
picnic dinner was served and a delightful program was enjoyed; remarks made by
Ella Davison, recitation, Mrs. Elmer Hamm; solo, Mrs. Carrie Moore; songs by
Frances Ruth, Frances Sanders and Helen Peckham. The following officers were
elected; Ella Hamm Davison, president; Mrs. Vern Hill, vice-president and Eva
Lee, secretary and treasurer. The next annual reunion is to be held at the home
of Chauncey Cole of Elmira. (handwritten on article Aug 28 1919) |
| HAM (18) |
The 18th annual reunion of the Hamm family will be held Thursday,
August 26 at the home of Chauncey Cole, 818 Holdridge street. All relatives of
the family are cordially invited to attend. (handwritten on article 18th
reunion, Aug 26, 1920) |
| HAM (19) |
The 19th reunion of the Hamm family was held at the home of
Chauncey Hamm at Tioga, Pa., August 25. A delicious dinner was served on the
spacious lawn under the maples to 98 relatives and friends, after which a
business meeting was held. A short address of welcome was given by the Rev.
Blound of Tioga, Pa., and Mrs. Walker of Syracuse favored the company with two
vocal solos. The same officers were retained for the ensuing year. The next
reunion will be held at the home of Mrs. Brown, Elmira. (handwritten on article
Aug 25 1921) |
| HAM (24) |
The 24th annual reunion of the Hamm family will be held at
Riverside Park, Thursday, Aug 2. All relatives and friends are invited.
(handwritten on article 1926) |
| HAM (25) |
The 25th annual reunion of the Hamm family will be held in Brand
Park, Aug. 25. Take cup and silver. (handwritten on article 1927) |
| HAM (26) |
The 26th annual reunion of the Hamm family will be held Thursday,
Aug. 30 at the home of Mrs. George Sheeley, 514 West Hudson Street. All
relatives are invited. Take cups, silver, lemons and food for table. Rolls will
be furnished. (handwritten on article 1928) |
| HAM (29) |
The annual reunion of the Hamm family will be held Thursday, Aug
27, in Brand Park. Friends of relatives are invited. Take cup, silver, rolls,
lemon and another article of food. (handwritten on article Aug 27 1931 – the
29th reunion) |
| (Lewis) |
Gillett, Pa., Feb.9—Mrs. Don Lewis had the misfortune to break
both bones in her forearm Saturday. |
| BOON |
Mr. J. Henry Boon, pastor of the Gospel
Tabernacle on Franklin Street was ordained and installed in the ministry last
evening, with a very simple but interesting service, which was witnessed by a
goodly number of people, despite the heavy snow storm. Rev. J. E. Funk of New
York City who was to have presided at the service, was unable to attend, and
Rev. J. E. Jaderquist, of Syracuse, presided in his stead. Rev. S. P. Hamilton,
of India, gave the prayer, after which the Rev. B. A. Coleman of Corning,
delivered a brief gospel talk. Rev. O. F. Burgess, of Binghamton, delivered the
charge to the new pastor, and Rev. Mr. Jaderquist delivered the charge to the
church. The ordination prayer and laying on of hands followed by which the young
man was accepted into the ministry. The Rev. Mr. boon is a young man and came to
Elmira bout two years ago from his home in Kenwood, N.Y. He was educated in the
Kenwood schools and the Bible Training school at Nyack, N.Y. and was also given
much active training in Christian work |
