In South Edmeston, NY November 7, 1893, after a long and painful illness, Alonzo Hooker, aged 57 years. Mr. Hooker was born in the town of Brookfield, near West Edmeston, June 12, 1836. He learned the trade of blacksmith when a young man and became a very proficient workman. In November of 1860 he married JanettButler, who through the thirty-three years has been a helpful and faithful partner. Four years later he entered into partnership with his brother, Hiram Hooker; under the firm name of Hooker Bros., Carriage Manufactory, of South Edmeston, N. Y. His connection with this establishment continued for nine years. From 1874 to 1886 he conducted a grocery and general merchandise business, when failing health rendered it imperative for him to retire from active work. Since that time be has been a great sufferer. His interest in public affairs has always been keen, though he never held but one political office. In
1890 he was elected on the Republican ticket as road commissioner. One year ago he united with thee Columbus Free Baptist church and was baptized in the Unadilla river. Mr. Hooker was a prudent man and seldom acted from impulse. His habit of deliberation wrought itself into his words and conduct. His standard of integrity was high and when be found men true his delight in them was constant. Creed was never exalted above character. His strong sympathies and kindly thoughts for the socially oppressed showed what religion meant to him. Besides a wife, two brothers, Hiram and Frank Hooker, of South Edmeston, and one sister, Mrs. Palis Dresser, of Leonardsville, mourn their loss.
The Brookfield Courier Wednesday November 20, 1893
1890 he was elected on the Republican ticket as road commissioner. One year ago he united with thee Columbus Free Baptist church and was baptized in the Unadilla river. Mr. Hooker was a prudent man and seldom acted from impulse. His habit of deliberation wrought itself into his words and conduct. His standard of integrity was high and when be found men true his delight in them was constant. Creed was never exalted above character. His strong sympathies and kindly thoughts for the socially oppressed showed what religion meant to him. Besides a wife, two brothers, Hiram and Frank Hooker, of South Edmeston, and one sister, Mrs. Palis Dresser, of Leonardsville, mourn their loss.
The Brookfield Courier Wednesday November 20, 1893
In South Edmeston, NY November 7, 1893, after a long and painful illness, Alonzo Hooker, aged 57 years. Mr. Hooker was born in the town of Brookfield, near West Edmeston, June 12, 1836. He learned the trade of blacksmith when a young man and became a very proficient workman. In November of 1860 he married JanettButler, who through the thirty-three years has been a helpful and faithful partner. Four years later he entered into partnership with his brother, Hiram Hooker; under the firm name of Hooker Bros., Carriage Manufactory, of South Edmeston, N. Y. His connection with this establishment continued for nine years. From 1874 to 1886 he conducted a grocery and general merchandise business, when failing health rendered it imperative for him to retire from active work. Since that time be has been a great sufferer. His interest in public affairs has always been keen, though he never held but one political office. In
1890 he was elected on the Republican ticket as road commissioner. One year ago he united with thee Columbus Free Baptist church and was baptized in the Unadilla river. Mr. Hooker was a prudent man and seldom acted from impulse. His habit of deliberation wrought itself into his words and conduct. His standard of integrity was high and when be found men true his delight in them was constant. Creed was never exalted above character. His strong sympathies and kindly thoughts for the socially oppressed showed what religion meant to him. Besides a wife, two brothers, Hiram and Frank Hooker, of South Edmeston, and one sister, Mrs. Palis Dresser, of Leonardsville, mourn their loss.
The Brookfield Courier Wednesday November 20, 1893
1890 he was elected on the Republican ticket as road commissioner. One year ago he united with thee Columbus Free Baptist church and was baptized in the Unadilla river. Mr. Hooker was a prudent man and seldom acted from impulse. His habit of deliberation wrought itself into his words and conduct. His standard of integrity was high and when be found men true his delight in them was constant. Creed was never exalted above character. His strong sympathies and kindly thoughts for the socially oppressed showed what religion meant to him. Besides a wife, two brothers, Hiram and Frank Hooker, of South Edmeston, and one sister, Mrs. Palis Dresser, of Leonardsville, mourn their loss.
The Brookfield Courier Wednesday November 20, 1893
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