William Barnes Baker, of the law firm of Baker & Maider, and a candidate for the office of county Judge, passed away at 8 o'clock this morning at his home at 129 Second avenue, after an illness of a week. Mr. Baker was taken ill a week ago, suffering a stroke, and had since that time been in a state of semi-coma, and under the constant care of Dr. R. L. Ellithorp and & trained nurse.
The illness of Mr. Baker had its inception during a speech he was making in the H. R. Bradt mill, in behalf of his candidacy for the office of county Judge, the election to fill which will take place in the fall. His ailment was diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage and little hope for his recovery was held out by his physician.
Mr. Baker sank Into a semi-coma at once and from this he was never aroused. Every known medical expedient was employed but his condition did not improve. Only a wonderful constitution had kept the spark of life for the last several days. Yet relatives and associates held to the slim hope of recovery until Sunday night when it appeared certain that death was but a few hours removed.
News of the passing of Mr. Baker was received with genuine regret, not only in his home city, but throughout this section, where he had become widely known through his many years of legal activities and political connections. There were few attorneys of his equal in this section of the state and none enjoyed a more faithful clientele.
William Barnes Baker was in every sense of the word a self made man, one who rose from the ranks by dint of untiring energy and application to his profession. He was born in Constantia, Oswego county, on January 30 1869, and therefore was fifty-five years of age. He was the son of William Henry Baker, a native of the town of Lennox, Madison county, and Florence S. Barnes Baker, who was born in Constantia. The father of Mr. Baker was himself a barrister of high standing being admitted to the bar In Syracuse in November, 1851. In 1852, he was named district attorney of Oswego county, holding office until 1869. The elder Baker also represented his district In the National legislature, being a member of the 44th and the 45th congresses. He was also a member of the New York State Constitutional convention in 1894.
Mr. Baker was born of a family of lawyers, his father having four brothers who were lawyers, all of whom reached eminence in their profession.
With the successful career of his father as an example and an inspiration, it was natural that the son, William B. Baker, should follow the law. He received a common school education In Constantia which was augmented by intense personal study and reading. Mr. Baker did not attend college as do the lawyers of today, but followed a practice of many of the older lawyers and gained his training by study with other legal firms. He came to Gloversville when a young
man and studied in the law offices of Baker A Burton. He finished his apprenticeship In 1894 and was admitted to the bar that same year.
Mr. Baker then returned to Constantia where he practiced with considerable success. He remained there for two years, and in 1896 went to the city of Oswego where he established an office and started the building of a very successful practice. It was in 1896, his first year in Oswego, that he held his first public office, being named special surrogate for the county of Oswego. He held this office until 1902. In the fall of that year, Mr. Baker was a candidate for the office of district attorney of that county and was elected, taking office on January 1, 1903 and retaining it for six years. As district attorney, he was unrelenting prosecutor and his term was
marked by a general cleaning up of conditions In the county. He also conducted with complete success the prosecution of a famous murder trial.
In 1910, Mr. Baker came to Gloversville where he became a member of the law firm of Baker, Burton & Baker, which continued until June, 1922, when it was reorganized. Judge A. D. L. Baker and Frank Burton retiring and Wesley H. Maider, prominent lawyer here and city attorney for a number of years becoming associated. The firm name became Baker & Maider and Judge Baker and Mr. Burton remained only as counsel.
Since his advent into affairs in Fulton county, Mr. Baker had been especially prominent In the legal field. Furthermore he took an Interest in political affairs and in the ranks of the Republican party, he was a loyal worker and a most valued counsellor. He had never held public office here although on a couple of occasions he sought support for office.
The first time was at the death of County Judge Frank Talbot when he sought appointment to the vacancy from Governor Nathan L. Miller. However, the appointment went to the late Judge W. S. Cassedy. The only other time Mr. Baker sought political honors was at the time of his death when he was a candidate for election in the fall for the county judgeship. He was an earnest Republican, believing not only In the principles of his party but also In the duty of regularity in obedience to the decisions of the party, whenever duly registered by its conventions. Therefore, he was always regular In his loyalty to the party and supported nominees when they were once chosen, regardless of his previous personal feelings.
Mr. Baker was a lawyer of the highest calibre and his education was profound. In the examination of matters brought to his attention he was earnest, painstaking and arrived at conclusions that were dependable. His office work always showed careful preparation and correct attention to details. As a practicing lawyer, he was prominent in the trials of cases, both In Oswego County, the place of his former residence and in this county where for many years he was engaged In nearly all important trials, and as a trial lawyer his representation and practice extended throughout this Immediate locality.
As a man he was, in the language of a Supreme Court Judge, "full of humanity," always friendly and never critical.
As a citizen he was upright and highly esteemed by a very large circle of acquaintances. He easily made and retained friends. In the presentation of cases, he had a. remarkable faculty for reaching the hearts and minds of jurymen, and was generally successful in his pleas,
The deceased held a prominent place in fraternal life in Gloversville for he was a member of the Gloversville Lodge, No. 429 F, & A.M Gloversville Lodge, No. 228 of ELKS, and the Ancient Order of Foresters. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Gloversville Free Library and for some time had been vice president of the institution. He had at one time been a trustee of the Elks lodge and at the time of his death was a member of the Eccentric Club. He was also a member of the City, County and National Bar Associations and an attendant of the First Congregational Church.
Mr. Baker was married on December 3, 1902 at Pulaski, N. Y„ to Miss Florence M. Betts, who survives him with one daughter, Florence. The only other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Selah W. Hallenbeck and Mrs. John Paul, both of Gloversville, an uncle, Judge A. D. L. Baker, Gloversville, A. H. Baker, of Johnstown and Edward Baker, of Utica, cousins.
Mr. Baker was very domestic and devoted to his family and to his family life.
The funeral will be held at the late home, Wednesday afternoon at 3, Rev. A. P. Manwell, of the First Congregational church, will officiate and interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
THE MORNING HERALD, GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y., TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1924
The illness of Mr. Baker had its inception during a speech he was making in the H. R. Bradt mill, in behalf of his candidacy for the office of county Judge, the election to fill which will take place in the fall. His ailment was diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage and little hope for his recovery was held out by his physician.
Mr. Baker sank Into a semi-coma at once and from this he was never aroused. Every known medical expedient was employed but his condition did not improve. Only a wonderful constitution had kept the spark of life for the last several days. Yet relatives and associates held to the slim hope of recovery until Sunday night when it appeared certain that death was but a few hours removed.
News of the passing of Mr. Baker was received with genuine regret, not only in his home city, but throughout this section, where he had become widely known through his many years of legal activities and political connections. There were few attorneys of his equal in this section of the state and none enjoyed a more faithful clientele.
William Barnes Baker was in every sense of the word a self made man, one who rose from the ranks by dint of untiring energy and application to his profession. He was born in Constantia, Oswego county, on January 30 1869, and therefore was fifty-five years of age. He was the son of William Henry Baker, a native of the town of Lennox, Madison county, and Florence S. Barnes Baker, who was born in Constantia. The father of Mr. Baker was himself a barrister of high standing being admitted to the bar In Syracuse in November, 1851. In 1852, he was named district attorney of Oswego county, holding office until 1869. The elder Baker also represented his district In the National legislature, being a member of the 44th and the 45th congresses. He was also a member of the New York State Constitutional convention in 1894.
Mr. Baker was born of a family of lawyers, his father having four brothers who were lawyers, all of whom reached eminence in their profession.
With the successful career of his father as an example and an inspiration, it was natural that the son, William B. Baker, should follow the law. He received a common school education In Constantia which was augmented by intense personal study and reading. Mr. Baker did not attend college as do the lawyers of today, but followed a practice of many of the older lawyers and gained his training by study with other legal firms. He came to Gloversville when a young
man and studied in the law offices of Baker A Burton. He finished his apprenticeship In 1894 and was admitted to the bar that same year.
Mr. Baker then returned to Constantia where he practiced with considerable success. He remained there for two years, and in 1896 went to the city of Oswego where he established an office and started the building of a very successful practice. It was in 1896, his first year in Oswego, that he held his first public office, being named special surrogate for the county of Oswego. He held this office until 1902. In the fall of that year, Mr. Baker was a candidate for the office of district attorney of that county and was elected, taking office on January 1, 1903 and retaining it for six years. As district attorney, he was unrelenting prosecutor and his term was
marked by a general cleaning up of conditions In the county. He also conducted with complete success the prosecution of a famous murder trial.
In 1910, Mr. Baker came to Gloversville where he became a member of the law firm of Baker, Burton & Baker, which continued until June, 1922, when it was reorganized. Judge A. D. L. Baker and Frank Burton retiring and Wesley H. Maider, prominent lawyer here and city attorney for a number of years becoming associated. The firm name became Baker & Maider and Judge Baker and Mr. Burton remained only as counsel.
Since his advent into affairs in Fulton county, Mr. Baker had been especially prominent In the legal field. Furthermore he took an Interest in political affairs and in the ranks of the Republican party, he was a loyal worker and a most valued counsellor. He had never held public office here although on a couple of occasions he sought support for office.
The first time was at the death of County Judge Frank Talbot when he sought appointment to the vacancy from Governor Nathan L. Miller. However, the appointment went to the late Judge W. S. Cassedy. The only other time Mr. Baker sought political honors was at the time of his death when he was a candidate for election in the fall for the county judgeship. He was an earnest Republican, believing not only In the principles of his party but also In the duty of regularity in obedience to the decisions of the party, whenever duly registered by its conventions. Therefore, he was always regular In his loyalty to the party and supported nominees when they were once chosen, regardless of his previous personal feelings.
Mr. Baker was a lawyer of the highest calibre and his education was profound. In the examination of matters brought to his attention he was earnest, painstaking and arrived at conclusions that were dependable. His office work always showed careful preparation and correct attention to details. As a practicing lawyer, he was prominent in the trials of cases, both In Oswego County, the place of his former residence and in this county where for many years he was engaged In nearly all important trials, and as a trial lawyer his representation and practice extended throughout this Immediate locality.
As a man he was, in the language of a Supreme Court Judge, "full of humanity," always friendly and never critical.
As a citizen he was upright and highly esteemed by a very large circle of acquaintances. He easily made and retained friends. In the presentation of cases, he had a. remarkable faculty for reaching the hearts and minds of jurymen, and was generally successful in his pleas,
The deceased held a prominent place in fraternal life in Gloversville for he was a member of the Gloversville Lodge, No. 429 F, & A.M Gloversville Lodge, No. 228 of ELKS, and the Ancient Order of Foresters. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Gloversville Free Library and for some time had been vice president of the institution. He had at one time been a trustee of the Elks lodge and at the time of his death was a member of the Eccentric Club. He was also a member of the City, County and National Bar Associations and an attendant of the First Congregational Church.
Mr. Baker was married on December 3, 1902 at Pulaski, N. Y„ to Miss Florence M. Betts, who survives him with one daughter, Florence. The only other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Selah W. Hallenbeck and Mrs. John Paul, both of Gloversville, an uncle, Judge A. D. L. Baker, Gloversville, A. H. Baker, of Johnstown and Edward Baker, of Utica, cousins.
Mr. Baker was very domestic and devoted to his family and to his family life.
The funeral will be held at the late home, Wednesday afternoon at 3, Rev. A. P. Manwell, of the First Congregational church, will officiate and interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
THE MORNING HERALD, GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y., TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1924
William Barnes Baker, of the law firm of Baker & Maider, and a candidate for the office of county Judge, passed away at 8 o'clock this morning at his home at 129 Second avenue, after an illness of a week. Mr. Baker was taken ill a week ago, suffering a stroke, and had since that time been in a state of semi-coma, and under the constant care of Dr. R. L. Ellithorp and & trained nurse.
The illness of Mr. Baker had its inception during a speech he was making in the H. R. Bradt mill, in behalf of his candidacy for the office of county Judge, the election to fill which will take place in the fall. His ailment was diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage and little hope for his recovery was held out by his physician.
Mr. Baker sank Into a semi-coma at once and from this he was never aroused. Every known medical expedient was employed but his condition did not improve. Only a wonderful constitution had kept the spark of life for the last several days. Yet relatives and associates held to the slim hope of recovery until Sunday night when it appeared certain that death was but a few hours removed.
News of the passing of Mr. Baker was received with genuine regret, not only in his home city, but throughout this section, where he had become widely known through his many years of legal activities and political connections. There were few attorneys of his equal in this section of the state and none enjoyed a more faithful clientele.
William Barnes Baker was in every sense of the word a self made man, one who rose from the ranks by dint of untiring energy and application to his profession. He was born in Constantia, Oswego county, on January 30 1869, and therefore was fifty-five years of age. He was the son of William Henry Baker, a native of the town of Lennox, Madison county, and Florence S. Barnes Baker, who was born in Constantia. The father of Mr. Baker was himself a barrister of high standing being admitted to the bar In Syracuse in November, 1851. In 1852, he was named district attorney of Oswego county, holding office until 1869. The elder Baker also represented his district In the National legislature, being a member of the 44th and the 45th congresses. He was also a member of the New York State Constitutional convention in 1894.
Mr. Baker was born of a family of lawyers, his father having four brothers who were lawyers, all of whom reached eminence in their profession.
With the successful career of his father as an example and an inspiration, it was natural that the son, William B. Baker, should follow the law. He received a common school education In Constantia which was augmented by intense personal study and reading. Mr. Baker did not attend college as do the lawyers of today, but followed a practice of many of the older lawyers and gained his training by study with other legal firms. He came to Gloversville when a young
man and studied in the law offices of Baker A Burton. He finished his apprenticeship In 1894 and was admitted to the bar that same year.
Mr. Baker then returned to Constantia where he practiced with considerable success. He remained there for two years, and in 1896 went to the city of Oswego where he established an office and started the building of a very successful practice. It was in 1896, his first year in Oswego, that he held his first public office, being named special surrogate for the county of Oswego. He held this office until 1902. In the fall of that year, Mr. Baker was a candidate for the office of district attorney of that county and was elected, taking office on January 1, 1903 and retaining it for six years. As district attorney, he was unrelenting prosecutor and his term was
marked by a general cleaning up of conditions In the county. He also conducted with complete success the prosecution of a famous murder trial.
In 1910, Mr. Baker came to Gloversville where he became a member of the law firm of Baker, Burton & Baker, which continued until June, 1922, when it was reorganized. Judge A. D. L. Baker and Frank Burton retiring and Wesley H. Maider, prominent lawyer here and city attorney for a number of years becoming associated. The firm name became Baker & Maider and Judge Baker and Mr. Burton remained only as counsel.
Since his advent into affairs in Fulton county, Mr. Baker had been especially prominent In the legal field. Furthermore he took an Interest in political affairs and in the ranks of the Republican party, he was a loyal worker and a most valued counsellor. He had never held public office here although on a couple of occasions he sought support for office.
The first time was at the death of County Judge Frank Talbot when he sought appointment to the vacancy from Governor Nathan L. Miller. However, the appointment went to the late Judge W. S. Cassedy. The only other time Mr. Baker sought political honors was at the time of his death when he was a candidate for election in the fall for the county judgeship. He was an earnest Republican, believing not only In the principles of his party but also In the duty of regularity in obedience to the decisions of the party, whenever duly registered by its conventions. Therefore, he was always regular In his loyalty to the party and supported nominees when they were once chosen, regardless of his previous personal feelings.
Mr. Baker was a lawyer of the highest calibre and his education was profound. In the examination of matters brought to his attention he was earnest, painstaking and arrived at conclusions that were dependable. His office work always showed careful preparation and correct attention to details. As a practicing lawyer, he was prominent in the trials of cases, both In Oswego County, the place of his former residence and in this county where for many years he was engaged In nearly all important trials, and as a trial lawyer his representation and practice extended throughout this Immediate locality.
As a man he was, in the language of a Supreme Court Judge, "full of humanity," always friendly and never critical.
As a citizen he was upright and highly esteemed by a very large circle of acquaintances. He easily made and retained friends. In the presentation of cases, he had a. remarkable faculty for reaching the hearts and minds of jurymen, and was generally successful in his pleas,
The deceased held a prominent place in fraternal life in Gloversville for he was a member of the Gloversville Lodge, No. 429 F, & A.M Gloversville Lodge, No. 228 of ELKS, and the Ancient Order of Foresters. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Gloversville Free Library and for some time had been vice president of the institution. He had at one time been a trustee of the Elks lodge and at the time of his death was a member of the Eccentric Club. He was also a member of the City, County and National Bar Associations and an attendant of the First Congregational Church.
Mr. Baker was married on December 3, 1902 at Pulaski, N. Y„ to Miss Florence M. Betts, who survives him with one daughter, Florence. The only other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Selah W. Hallenbeck and Mrs. John Paul, both of Gloversville, an uncle, Judge A. D. L. Baker, Gloversville, A. H. Baker, of Johnstown and Edward Baker, of Utica, cousins.
Mr. Baker was very domestic and devoted to his family and to his family life.
The funeral will be held at the late home, Wednesday afternoon at 3, Rev. A. P. Manwell, of the First Congregational church, will officiate and interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
THE MORNING HERALD, GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y., TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1924
The illness of Mr. Baker had its inception during a speech he was making in the H. R. Bradt mill, in behalf of his candidacy for the office of county Judge, the election to fill which will take place in the fall. His ailment was diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage and little hope for his recovery was held out by his physician.
Mr. Baker sank Into a semi-coma at once and from this he was never aroused. Every known medical expedient was employed but his condition did not improve. Only a wonderful constitution had kept the spark of life for the last several days. Yet relatives and associates held to the slim hope of recovery until Sunday night when it appeared certain that death was but a few hours removed.
News of the passing of Mr. Baker was received with genuine regret, not only in his home city, but throughout this section, where he had become widely known through his many years of legal activities and political connections. There were few attorneys of his equal in this section of the state and none enjoyed a more faithful clientele.
William Barnes Baker was in every sense of the word a self made man, one who rose from the ranks by dint of untiring energy and application to his profession. He was born in Constantia, Oswego county, on January 30 1869, and therefore was fifty-five years of age. He was the son of William Henry Baker, a native of the town of Lennox, Madison county, and Florence S. Barnes Baker, who was born in Constantia. The father of Mr. Baker was himself a barrister of high standing being admitted to the bar In Syracuse in November, 1851. In 1852, he was named district attorney of Oswego county, holding office until 1869. The elder Baker also represented his district In the National legislature, being a member of the 44th and the 45th congresses. He was also a member of the New York State Constitutional convention in 1894.
Mr. Baker was born of a family of lawyers, his father having four brothers who were lawyers, all of whom reached eminence in their profession.
With the successful career of his father as an example and an inspiration, it was natural that the son, William B. Baker, should follow the law. He received a common school education In Constantia which was augmented by intense personal study and reading. Mr. Baker did not attend college as do the lawyers of today, but followed a practice of many of the older lawyers and gained his training by study with other legal firms. He came to Gloversville when a young
man and studied in the law offices of Baker A Burton. He finished his apprenticeship In 1894 and was admitted to the bar that same year.
Mr. Baker then returned to Constantia where he practiced with considerable success. He remained there for two years, and in 1896 went to the city of Oswego where he established an office and started the building of a very successful practice. It was in 1896, his first year in Oswego, that he held his first public office, being named special surrogate for the county of Oswego. He held this office until 1902. In the fall of that year, Mr. Baker was a candidate for the office of district attorney of that county and was elected, taking office on January 1, 1903 and retaining it for six years. As district attorney, he was unrelenting prosecutor and his term was
marked by a general cleaning up of conditions In the county. He also conducted with complete success the prosecution of a famous murder trial.
In 1910, Mr. Baker came to Gloversville where he became a member of the law firm of Baker, Burton & Baker, which continued until June, 1922, when it was reorganized. Judge A. D. L. Baker and Frank Burton retiring and Wesley H. Maider, prominent lawyer here and city attorney for a number of years becoming associated. The firm name became Baker & Maider and Judge Baker and Mr. Burton remained only as counsel.
Since his advent into affairs in Fulton county, Mr. Baker had been especially prominent In the legal field. Furthermore he took an Interest in political affairs and in the ranks of the Republican party, he was a loyal worker and a most valued counsellor. He had never held public office here although on a couple of occasions he sought support for office.
The first time was at the death of County Judge Frank Talbot when he sought appointment to the vacancy from Governor Nathan L. Miller. However, the appointment went to the late Judge W. S. Cassedy. The only other time Mr. Baker sought political honors was at the time of his death when he was a candidate for election in the fall for the county judgeship. He was an earnest Republican, believing not only In the principles of his party but also In the duty of regularity in obedience to the decisions of the party, whenever duly registered by its conventions. Therefore, he was always regular In his loyalty to the party and supported nominees when they were once chosen, regardless of his previous personal feelings.
Mr. Baker was a lawyer of the highest calibre and his education was profound. In the examination of matters brought to his attention he was earnest, painstaking and arrived at conclusions that were dependable. His office work always showed careful preparation and correct attention to details. As a practicing lawyer, he was prominent in the trials of cases, both In Oswego County, the place of his former residence and in this county where for many years he was engaged In nearly all important trials, and as a trial lawyer his representation and practice extended throughout this Immediate locality.
As a man he was, in the language of a Supreme Court Judge, "full of humanity," always friendly and never critical.
As a citizen he was upright and highly esteemed by a very large circle of acquaintances. He easily made and retained friends. In the presentation of cases, he had a. remarkable faculty for reaching the hearts and minds of jurymen, and was generally successful in his pleas,
The deceased held a prominent place in fraternal life in Gloversville for he was a member of the Gloversville Lodge, No. 429 F, & A.M Gloversville Lodge, No. 228 of ELKS, and the Ancient Order of Foresters. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Gloversville Free Library and for some time had been vice president of the institution. He had at one time been a trustee of the Elks lodge and at the time of his death was a member of the Eccentric Club. He was also a member of the City, County and National Bar Associations and an attendant of the First Congregational Church.
Mr. Baker was married on December 3, 1902 at Pulaski, N. Y„ to Miss Florence M. Betts, who survives him with one daughter, Florence. The only other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Selah W. Hallenbeck and Mrs. John Paul, both of Gloversville, an uncle, Judge A. D. L. Baker, Gloversville, A. H. Baker, of Johnstown and Edward Baker, of Utica, cousins.
Mr. Baker was very domestic and devoted to his family and to his family life.
The funeral will be held at the late home, Wednesday afternoon at 3, Rev. A. P. Manwell, of the First Congregational church, will officiate and interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
THE MORNING HERALD, GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y., TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1924
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