Watertown Daily Times - June 11, 1921
Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. M. J. Truax, 75, dies at Gouverneur
Gouverneur, June 11 - Mrs. Amy Truax, widow of the late Milton J. Truax, was found dead in bed yesterday at the home of her son, Bert Truax, of Clinton street, with whom she had made her home for several years. She was 75 years old and enjoyed good health practically all her life. Death appears to have been entirely peaceful.
Mrs. Truax was born in Macomb Oct 16, 1848, her parents being Perry and Percie Smith Washburn. She lived in Macomb until 14 years ago, when she and Mr. Truax left the homestead and moved to this village. The husband was a successful farmer in Macomb, whose death occurred less than two years ago.
The survivors are three sons, Bert, at whose home she died; Fred of Heuvelton and Robert of Macomb; and two sisters, Mrs. Horace Hurlburt of Mexico and Mrs. Slyvia Watson of Macomb. She also leaves six grandchildren adn one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm from the home of the son in Clinton Street and burial will be made in Pierces Corners.
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Gouverneur Free Press - Wednesday January 5, 1916
Macomb
The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Truax was celebrated at the old homestead, now the home of their son, Robert E. Truax, on January 1, 1916.
The reception and dinner were given by the families of B. H. Truax, Fred Truax, Robert E. Truax and E. A. Hurst. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the old homestead where fifty years ago, Amy Washburn, eldest daughter of Perry and Percy Washburn was given in marriage to Milton J. Truax. On this same farm Mrs. Truax was born, married and celebrated her fiftieth anniversary.
Mr. Truax was born and lived his whole life, expecting three years which he served in the war, in this neighborhood, until he moved to Gouverneur eight years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Truax engaged in the business of farming. For forty odd years they wrestled with the soil under conditions which at times were adverse and often discouraging yet with courage, hope, determination and grit they pressed on finally crowning their efforts with sucess. Eight years ago, after a life of busy toil, they left their two large farms and moved to Gouverneur.
To them were born seven children, five sons, Bert, Fred, David, Robert and Milton and two daughters, Carrie, who became the wife of Erton Hurst, and Percy. Only three are now living, Bert, Fred and Robert. The day was one long to be remembered by all those so fortunate as to be present. By eleven o'clock the friends began arriving, each bringing some substantial token of their love and respect.
Good cheer abounded. The large farm house, prettily decorated range with the laughter and songs of children and grandchildren, nephews and nieces. From the kitchen came savory odors. Promptly at 12:30 the doors of the spacious dining room swung open and the guests were invited to partake of a sumptous feast. Seats at the table were indicated by dainty place cards, a course dinner was served. An elaborate brides cake decorated the table at which the bride and groom were seated.
At the close of the repast, when all were returned to the parlors, when all were seated Mrs. Robert E. Truax, in a pleasing manner told why the children gave this reception to Father and Mother Truax. Mrs. George G. Royce was then called upon and responded with a few fitting remarks.
Two very delightful hours were spent in songs and cerications closing by all singing "God be With You Till We Meet Again". Mr. and Mrs. Truax each very feelingly thanked the guests for their presence with them. As the guests departed each expressed the thought that they were glad to have been present at the fiftieth anniversary of this couple who still look upon life with the sunny cheer of youth.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Truax and sons Elon and Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truax, Mr. E. A. Hurst and daughter Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Truax and daughter Abbie; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. James Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Watson, Fred Sterling and daughter Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Streeter and son Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Tann and daughters Ethel and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Graves and daughter Madeline, Mrs. M. L. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Royce.
Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. M. J. Truax, 75, dies at Gouverneur
Gouverneur, June 11 - Mrs. Amy Truax, widow of the late Milton J. Truax, was found dead in bed yesterday at the home of her son, Bert Truax, of Clinton street, with whom she had made her home for several years. She was 75 years old and enjoyed good health practically all her life. Death appears to have been entirely peaceful.
Mrs. Truax was born in Macomb Oct 16, 1848, her parents being Perry and Percie Smith Washburn. She lived in Macomb until 14 years ago, when she and Mr. Truax left the homestead and moved to this village. The husband was a successful farmer in Macomb, whose death occurred less than two years ago.
The survivors are three sons, Bert, at whose home she died; Fred of Heuvelton and Robert of Macomb; and two sisters, Mrs. Horace Hurlburt of Mexico and Mrs. Slyvia Watson of Macomb. She also leaves six grandchildren adn one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm from the home of the son in Clinton Street and burial will be made in Pierces Corners.
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Gouverneur Free Press - Wednesday January 5, 1916
Macomb
The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Truax was celebrated at the old homestead, now the home of their son, Robert E. Truax, on January 1, 1916.
The reception and dinner were given by the families of B. H. Truax, Fred Truax, Robert E. Truax and E. A. Hurst. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the old homestead where fifty years ago, Amy Washburn, eldest daughter of Perry and Percy Washburn was given in marriage to Milton J. Truax. On this same farm Mrs. Truax was born, married and celebrated her fiftieth anniversary.
Mr. Truax was born and lived his whole life, expecting three years which he served in the war, in this neighborhood, until he moved to Gouverneur eight years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Truax engaged in the business of farming. For forty odd years they wrestled with the soil under conditions which at times were adverse and often discouraging yet with courage, hope, determination and grit they pressed on finally crowning their efforts with sucess. Eight years ago, after a life of busy toil, they left their two large farms and moved to Gouverneur.
To them were born seven children, five sons, Bert, Fred, David, Robert and Milton and two daughters, Carrie, who became the wife of Erton Hurst, and Percy. Only three are now living, Bert, Fred and Robert. The day was one long to be remembered by all those so fortunate as to be present. By eleven o'clock the friends began arriving, each bringing some substantial token of their love and respect.
Good cheer abounded. The large farm house, prettily decorated range with the laughter and songs of children and grandchildren, nephews and nieces. From the kitchen came savory odors. Promptly at 12:30 the doors of the spacious dining room swung open and the guests were invited to partake of a sumptous feast. Seats at the table were indicated by dainty place cards, a course dinner was served. An elaborate brides cake decorated the table at which the bride and groom were seated.
At the close of the repast, when all were returned to the parlors, when all were seated Mrs. Robert E. Truax, in a pleasing manner told why the children gave this reception to Father and Mother Truax. Mrs. George G. Royce was then called upon and responded with a few fitting remarks.
Two very delightful hours were spent in songs and cerications closing by all singing "God be With You Till We Meet Again". Mr. and Mrs. Truax each very feelingly thanked the guests for their presence with them. As the guests departed each expressed the thought that they were glad to have been present at the fiftieth anniversary of this couple who still look upon life with the sunny cheer of youth.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Truax and sons Elon and Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truax, Mr. E. A. Hurst and daughter Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Truax and daughter Abbie; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. James Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Watson, Fred Sterling and daughter Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Streeter and son Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Tann and daughters Ethel and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Graves and daughter Madeline, Mrs. M. L. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Royce.
Watertown Daily Times - June 11, 1921
Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. M. J. Truax, 75, dies at Gouverneur
Gouverneur, June 11 - Mrs. Amy Truax, widow of the late Milton J. Truax, was found dead in bed yesterday at the home of her son, Bert Truax, of Clinton street, with whom she had made her home for several years. She was 75 years old and enjoyed good health practically all her life. Death appears to have been entirely peaceful.
Mrs. Truax was born in Macomb Oct 16, 1848, her parents being Perry and Percie Smith Washburn. She lived in Macomb until 14 years ago, when she and Mr. Truax left the homestead and moved to this village. The husband was a successful farmer in Macomb, whose death occurred less than two years ago.
The survivors are three sons, Bert, at whose home she died; Fred of Heuvelton and Robert of Macomb; and two sisters, Mrs. Horace Hurlburt of Mexico and Mrs. Slyvia Watson of Macomb. She also leaves six grandchildren adn one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm from the home of the son in Clinton Street and burial will be made in Pierces Corners.
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Gouverneur Free Press - Wednesday January 5, 1916
Macomb
The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Truax was celebrated at the old homestead, now the home of their son, Robert E. Truax, on January 1, 1916.
The reception and dinner were given by the families of B. H. Truax, Fred Truax, Robert E. Truax and E. A. Hurst. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the old homestead where fifty years ago, Amy Washburn, eldest daughter of Perry and Percy Washburn was given in marriage to Milton J. Truax. On this same farm Mrs. Truax was born, married and celebrated her fiftieth anniversary.
Mr. Truax was born and lived his whole life, expecting three years which he served in the war, in this neighborhood, until he moved to Gouverneur eight years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Truax engaged in the business of farming. For forty odd years they wrestled with the soil under conditions which at times were adverse and often discouraging yet with courage, hope, determination and grit they pressed on finally crowning their efforts with sucess. Eight years ago, after a life of busy toil, they left their two large farms and moved to Gouverneur.
To them were born seven children, five sons, Bert, Fred, David, Robert and Milton and two daughters, Carrie, who became the wife of Erton Hurst, and Percy. Only three are now living, Bert, Fred and Robert. The day was one long to be remembered by all those so fortunate as to be present. By eleven o'clock the friends began arriving, each bringing some substantial token of their love and respect.
Good cheer abounded. The large farm house, prettily decorated range with the laughter and songs of children and grandchildren, nephews and nieces. From the kitchen came savory odors. Promptly at 12:30 the doors of the spacious dining room swung open and the guests were invited to partake of a sumptous feast. Seats at the table were indicated by dainty place cards, a course dinner was served. An elaborate brides cake decorated the table at which the bride and groom were seated.
At the close of the repast, when all were returned to the parlors, when all were seated Mrs. Robert E. Truax, in a pleasing manner told why the children gave this reception to Father and Mother Truax. Mrs. George G. Royce was then called upon and responded with a few fitting remarks.
Two very delightful hours were spent in songs and cerications closing by all singing "God be With You Till We Meet Again". Mr. and Mrs. Truax each very feelingly thanked the guests for their presence with them. As the guests departed each expressed the thought that they were glad to have been present at the fiftieth anniversary of this couple who still look upon life with the sunny cheer of youth.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Truax and sons Elon and Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truax, Mr. E. A. Hurst and daughter Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Truax and daughter Abbie; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. James Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Watson, Fred Sterling and daughter Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Streeter and son Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Tann and daughters Ethel and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Graves and daughter Madeline, Mrs. M. L. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Royce.
Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. M. J. Truax, 75, dies at Gouverneur
Gouverneur, June 11 - Mrs. Amy Truax, widow of the late Milton J. Truax, was found dead in bed yesterday at the home of her son, Bert Truax, of Clinton street, with whom she had made her home for several years. She was 75 years old and enjoyed good health practically all her life. Death appears to have been entirely peaceful.
Mrs. Truax was born in Macomb Oct 16, 1848, her parents being Perry and Percie Smith Washburn. She lived in Macomb until 14 years ago, when she and Mr. Truax left the homestead and moved to this village. The husband was a successful farmer in Macomb, whose death occurred less than two years ago.
The survivors are three sons, Bert, at whose home she died; Fred of Heuvelton and Robert of Macomb; and two sisters, Mrs. Horace Hurlburt of Mexico and Mrs. Slyvia Watson of Macomb. She also leaves six grandchildren adn one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm from the home of the son in Clinton Street and burial will be made in Pierces Corners.
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Gouverneur Free Press - Wednesday January 5, 1916
Macomb
The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Truax was celebrated at the old homestead, now the home of their son, Robert E. Truax, on January 1, 1916.
The reception and dinner were given by the families of B. H. Truax, Fred Truax, Robert E. Truax and E. A. Hurst. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the old homestead where fifty years ago, Amy Washburn, eldest daughter of Perry and Percy Washburn was given in marriage to Milton J. Truax. On this same farm Mrs. Truax was born, married and celebrated her fiftieth anniversary.
Mr. Truax was born and lived his whole life, expecting three years which he served in the war, in this neighborhood, until he moved to Gouverneur eight years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Truax engaged in the business of farming. For forty odd years they wrestled with the soil under conditions which at times were adverse and often discouraging yet with courage, hope, determination and grit they pressed on finally crowning their efforts with sucess. Eight years ago, after a life of busy toil, they left their two large farms and moved to Gouverneur.
To them were born seven children, five sons, Bert, Fred, David, Robert and Milton and two daughters, Carrie, who became the wife of Erton Hurst, and Percy. Only three are now living, Bert, Fred and Robert. The day was one long to be remembered by all those so fortunate as to be present. By eleven o'clock the friends began arriving, each bringing some substantial token of their love and respect.
Good cheer abounded. The large farm house, prettily decorated range with the laughter and songs of children and grandchildren, nephews and nieces. From the kitchen came savory odors. Promptly at 12:30 the doors of the spacious dining room swung open and the guests were invited to partake of a sumptous feast. Seats at the table were indicated by dainty place cards, a course dinner was served. An elaborate brides cake decorated the table at which the bride and groom were seated.
At the close of the repast, when all were returned to the parlors, when all were seated Mrs. Robert E. Truax, in a pleasing manner told why the children gave this reception to Father and Mother Truax. Mrs. George G. Royce was then called upon and responded with a few fitting remarks.
Two very delightful hours were spent in songs and cerications closing by all singing "God be With You Till We Meet Again". Mr. and Mrs. Truax each very feelingly thanked the guests for their presence with them. As the guests departed each expressed the thought that they were glad to have been present at the fiftieth anniversary of this couple who still look upon life with the sunny cheer of youth.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Truax and sons Elon and Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truax, Mr. E. A. Hurst and daughter Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Truax and daughter Abbie; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. James Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Watson, Fred Sterling and daughter Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Streeter and son Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Tann and daughters Ethel and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Graves and daughter Madeline, Mrs. M. L. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Royce.
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