Waverly Historical Society Museum

03/25/2025

A recent tour at our museum was given for Cub Scout Pack 17. Thanks for visiting our museum!

03/25/2025

This week's outstanding Waverly High School alumna is Fanchon Childs Shear, who graduated with the class of 1900!

03/17/2025

This week's outstanding female Waverly graduate is Anna C. Hoban, from the class of 1889!

03/10/2025

This week, as part of Women's History Month, we feature Annie Caroline Tracy Riggs, Waverly High School Class of 1899.

03/04/2025

As part of Women's History Month, we are featuring five Waverly High School alumnae from years past. We honor their outstanding accomplishments and service during a time when professional opportunities for women were scarce.

Our first featured graduate is Doctor Mary Ross from the class of 1894.

02/16/2025

Our Museum is closed today, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, due to weather conditions. Thank you.

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02/15/2025

Our Museum is closed today, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, due to the weather. Thank you.

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01/22/2025

The Waverly Historical Society Museum is again hosting the Tioga County Tax Aide group for income tax preparation. Appointments must be made in advance. Must be a New York resident. Our aim is to help mainly low to moderate incomes and over 50 years. Appointments are made on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge for this service.

01/07/2025

Pershing Park, Waverly NY
Intersection of Ithaca and Chemung street.

Sept. 20, 1919 The Tribune, Scranton PA - War Memorial To Be Public Park. Waverly Citizens Donate Site at State Road and Lincoln Highway Intersection. Waverly - Waverly is at last to have a public park and in this park, it is very possible, will be erected a monument in memory of the Waverly boys who offered their service during the world war and especially those who were called upon to make the supreme sacrifice. Several days ago twelve public spirited citizens arranged to purchase the triangle shaped lot at the intersection of Ithaca and Chemung street and present the same to the village of Waverly for use as a public park. The deed has now been drawn and at the next meeting of the village trustees the presentation will be made. The plot is not large, but will be ample for the use which it will probably be put and is most advantageously situated on the state road which forms a part of the Lincoln highway.

Dec. 2, 1919 Elmira Star Gazette - Board Accepts Baldwin Offer. Waverly - Seward Baldwin appeared before the village trustees last evening and offered the village the dedication of the plot of ground at the intersection of Chemung and Ithaca streets to be used as a village park and the dedication was accepted. Recently residents of the vicinity purchased the plot for the above purpose. The donors were: Mary Muldoon (418 Chemung street), Mrs. Ella Hess (2 Ithaca street), Margaret Mullock (8 Ithaca street), Lila Shoemaker (421 Chemung street), G. W. Edgecomb (425 Chemung street), F. A. Sawyer (416 Chemung street), Seward Baldwin (12 Ithaca street), Harriet Thomas, Harry Thomas (417 Chemung street), Ray Stephens (Stevens) (419 Chemung street).

1919 directory - Charles V. Dillon at 3 Ithaca street.

Dec. 3, 1919 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Names Were Omitted From List of Donors. In publishing the names of the donors of the plot of land at the intersection of Ithaca street and Chemung street to the village of Waverly last evening, the names of William Dillon, Charles Dillon (3 Ithaca street) and W. H. Brougham (419 Chemung street) were omitted.

Dec. 4, 1919 The Tribune, Scranton PA - Waverly. … Waverly now has a “Memorial Park” the plot of land donated by private individuals and situated on the state road leading through Waverly and at the intersection of Chemung and Ithaca streets having been accepted by the board of trustees. There is now a growing sentiment in favor of erecting a suitable monument there in memory of those who lost their lives during the world war and those who were numbered among the soldiers and sailors of the United State privileged to return safely to their homes and loved ones.

July 8, 1924 The Evening Times - Waverly’s Three Parks. Very few people in the valley realize that Waverly boasts of three public parks and has a real park commission like any city. The park at the intersection of Park and Pennsylvania avenues has been THE park as long as the oldest inhabitant can remember and lately a great deal has been said and written about Glen Park. But the third park at the intersection of Ithaca and North Chemung streets is not so well known. In fact, it has not yet been named, but with a little more attention from the village fathers, and an appropriate name, a most attractive and inviting place could be made of it. About two years ago some public spirited people residing in that vicinity, seeing its possibilities and realizing an attractive corner at that point would provide a splendid advertisement for the progressiveness of the village, purchased the land and presented it to the village. Motorists coming into New York state from Pennsylvania, or motoring through on the main road from New York to Buffalo all pass this point. The park commission did what it could with the funds available and some of the people residing in that vicinity have been giving their services. The place is nicely graded and in a large flower bed in the center of the plot, myriads of pansy blossoms smile at passerby and spell as plainly as they can the word “Waverly.” With a little more money, shrubbery could be set out and a bench or two placed invitingly, then if the place could get regular attention no one would be able to pass it by without seeing it, as many do now.

April 14, 1932 The Evening Times - Dedication of the George Washington elm, at the intersection of Chemung and Ithaca streets, will take place May 6 with a suitable program. This American elm tree was planted by Carantouan chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution as part of the observance by the chapter of the Washington Bicentennial this year. Mrs. W. S. Morley, regent of the chapter, will preside at the dedicatory service, during which the tree is to be named the George Washington elm marked with a suitable bronze marker, and presented by the chapter, to the village of Waverly.

May 7, 1932 The Evening Times - Memorial Tree Is Dedicated By D. A. R. “George Washington Elm” Is Bicentennial Gift of Chapter to Village. “This tree is a memorial to George Washington, 1732-1932 by Carantouan chapter, D. A. R.” reads the inscription on the bronze plate at the foot of the George Washington elm, in the village plot at the intersection of Chemung and Ithaca streets which was dedicated yesterday afternoon and presented, by the chapter, to the village of Waverly. More than 50 members and friends of Carantouan chapter attended the impressive ceremony which began at 4 o’clock with the singing of America, salute to the flag and prayer by Mrs. Herman Olney, chapter chaplain. Three young ladies: Ellen Kellogg, Dorothy Deyo and Ellen Collins, members of Carantouan troop of Girl Scouts, acted as color bearers. Presentation of the tree to the village was made by Mrs. Wellington S. Morley, chapter regent; and accepted by Walter S. Peck, member of the village board and personal representative of Mayor Jack Drake, who was unable to be present. Mrs. Florence F. Merriam, organizing regent of Carantouan chapter, who gave the dedicatory address, said in part: We are gathered here for two occurrences, the presentation of this tree to the village and for its dedication. We dedicate the tree as a token of perpetual devotion of the organization to whose members George Washington is the national hero. Luther Adams, speaking on “Why we plant a tree” said, “To those who love trees this question answers itself.” He then described Waverly as a village of beautiful shade trees of which strangers often remark and which villagers always admire.” Mr. Adams then said anyone ask- we plant a tree” said, “To those ory of George Washington need only visit Mount Vernon and see the beautiful trees for which Washington was responsible to know how he must have loved trees. Joyce Kilmer’s “Trees” was read by Mrs. George Slingerland and the program concluded with singing of “Father of the Land We Love” with Mrs. Jessie Weller playing the accompaniment.

May 8, 1933 The Evening Times - Garden Club Will Act on Important Issues on Tuesday. … Landscaping of the triangular plot at the intersection of Chemung and Ithaca streets will be discussed. …

July 15, 1948 The Evening Times - John J. Pershing, World War One Leader, Is Dead. Blood Clot Reaching Lung Fatal to America’s Highest Ranking Soldier. Washington - (AP) General John J. “Blackjack” Pershing, who led American troops to victory in World War I, died early today at the age of 87. Announcement of the general’s death was made by President Truman through White House aides, after he had learned of it upon his return from the Democratic National convention at Philadelphia. The aged former chief of staff had been ill since February 1938 when he was stricken at Tucson, Ariz., by a form of rheumatism which affected his heart muscles. He came close to dying at that time, but rallied with a display of fighting spirit which amazed his physicians. Since then, he had lived at Walter Reed hospital here, in recent years staying in a wing built especially for him. Death was caused by a blood clot which reached his lung. Maj. Gen. George Beach - the hospital commandant, who met Mr. Truman at the train on his arrival from Philadelphia - reported that the underlying cause was “arteriosclerosis” and “auricular fibrillation.” At Pershing’s bedside were his son, Warren, his sister, Miss May Pershing, and his longtime physician, Maj. Gen. Shelley Marietta. As general of the armies, Pershing was the nation’s highest ranking military man. This title has been conferred on only four other American soldiers: Washington, Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. All during the second world war, Pershing received a full report twice a month from General George C. Marshall, his aide of 1917. Pershing had warned that the United States might become embroiled in a second European war as early as April 1937. At that time, he said: “In view of world conditions today, the United States should be prepared to mobilize half a million men at once, completely equipped with the most modern arms and fully supplied in every particular. With this army of 500,000 the nation could deal with its enemy while the great civilian army was being trained.” After this country went to war with Germany and Japan in 1941, the general, old and feeble, followed day-to-day developments closely from his hospital room, paying particular attention to “my boys” - who included, besides Marshall, Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and George S. Patton, Jr.
Born Sept. 13, 1860, Pershing graduated from West Point when he was 26. He became a second lieutenant in the Sixth Cavalry in July of that year. His appointment as general of the armies was confirmed by the senate 33 years later. Between those two dates, Pershing served in such military engagements as the Apache campaign in New Mexico and Arizona in 1886, the Sioux campaign four years later, the Spanish American war of 1893 and the Filipino Insurrection in 1913. His appointment to the command of the American Expeditionary force in 1917 was preceded the year before by command of the U. S. forces sent into Mexico after the bandit chief Pancho Villa.
Pershing took personal command of the American troops sent to France in World War I, and immediately became involved in a hot dispute with other allied commanders, who wanted to break up the American army and use it to reinforce the French and British armies wherever necessary. The American general flatly refused to let his troops lose their identity - a position for which he still was under attack 20 years later from such men as Lloyd George, wartime British prime minister. Pershing let such attacks pass without comment, though he remarked in one of his rare interviews in 1927: “Without American support there is no doubt the war would have been lost to the allies.” He sharply criticized the allied decision to agree to a German armistice in 1918 without pressing beyond the river Rhine. If allied troops had pushed on to Berlin, he said, all remnants of Prussian militarism could have been stamped out. The view drew this comment on Pershing’s 85th birthday - in 1945 when World War II had been won - from President Truman: “This should be one of the happiest of your birthdays as you remember that this time we went all the way through to Berlin as you counseled in 1918.” Pershing became chief of staff after the first world war in 1921. Three years later, at the age of 64, he retired.

June 26, 1954 The Evening Times - 1861 Enlistment Started Waverly War Participation. But Military Training Of Area Residents Began Back in 1825. … The earliest record of training of Waverly area residents for military purposes was in 1825 when Cyrus Johnson organized a militia company at Factoryville. … Waverly residents participated in the Spanish American War and during World War I, 237 Waverly men went into the service and in World War II, 1,034 men entered the service of their country. After World War I, the organization of the American Legion spread across the country and it came to Waverly in 1922. It was chartered in January, 1922, as the Betowski-VanDeMark American Legion post in memory of Frederick VanDeMark and Captain Paul Betowski, the first two Waverly men to lose their lives in World War I. …

April 25, 1973 The Evening Times - Carantouan Chapter, N. S. D. A. R., of Waverly, will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Cichocki, Bressler St., Sayre, at 2 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Cichocki, Regent, will preside over the business portion of the meeting. Following the business meeting, dedication ceremonies for the Washington Hawthorne tree will be held in Pershing Park, Waverly, at 3 p.m., under the direction of Mrs. Sherman Allgeier, conservation chairman. The Washington Hawthorn replaces the Washington Elm tree which was planted in the park by the Chapter in 1923 and which had to be removed due to disease. Refreshments will be served at the home of Mrs. Robert Bloom, 304 Chemung St., Waverly, after the dedication program. …

May 4, 1973 The Evening Times - Members of Carantouan Chapter, N. S. D. A. R., of Waverly, gathered around the young Washington Hawthorne tree in Pershing Park, Waverly, Saturday afternoon for dedication ceremonies, despite a slight drizzle. Mrs. Sherman Allgeier, conservation chairman under whose direction dedication was held, quoted in part from the speech of Mrs. F. W. Merriam at the dedication of the original tree in 1932: “This tree is dedicated as a token of perpetual devotion of the organization to whose members George Washington is a national hero.” Continuing, Mrs. Allgeier said, “On this spot, in 1932, Carantouan Chapter planted a Washington Elm, dedicating it to the Father of our Country.” The Washington Elm tree was lost to Dutch elm disease over a year ago. Prior to the dedication ceremonies, a business meeting was held by the Chapter at the home of Mrs. Frank Cichocki in Sayre. As regent, Mrs. Cichocki conducted that portion of the meeting. Mrs. William Murray of Waverly was appointed vice regent to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mrs. Raymah Fraley, who left the office due to business pressures. … Mrs. Murray, chairman for the centennial project, the renovation of Carantouan Spring near the Iron Kettle Inn, gave a report on its progress, noting that several groups had offered aid in clearing the site. Following dedication rites, refreshments were served at the home of Mrs. Robert B. Bloom, daughter of Mrs. F. W. Merriam. …

Aug. 7, 1975 The Evening Times - Cleanup Days Discussed For Waverly Area. The Waverly Bicentennial beautification committee met yesterday at the home of Eleanor McQuillen. Mayor of Waverly, Dan Leary, and president of the Waverly Business Professional and Industrial Association, Don Jayne, were present and answered many questions asked. Plans were started for a Waverly Clean-up Day to be held Sunday, Sept. 21. … ; the purchase of a sign for Pershing Park in Waverly; …

July 11, 1979 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly passes law setting restrictions on parks. No spontaneous juggling, rope-walking, dancing or minstrels will be allowed in village parks under an ordinance adopted by the trustees at Tuesday night’s meeting. Anyone who wishes to engage in those or other “games and activities” including ballet, opera and horse racing are now required to get a permit from the parks superintendent. The new local law is not really aimed at keeping the parks free of jugglers and other performers. The wording even drew a few smiles form the trustees. Village attorney William M. Donnelly explained that it is modeled after Owego’s parks law. The law also addresses solicitation, drinking, traffic, and general conduct. Recreation director Joseph R. Cummings said the law was proposed to quell the loud drinking parties and other disturbances that he said have only gotten worse since he began his job three years ago. Cummings said that even without the ordinance, the situation has improved in the last two weeks. This he attributes to the hiring of parks supervisor Kenneth H. Smith of Waverly. Smith began overseeing the parks, especially Waverly Glen, about two weeks ago. His job is to supervise and handle disturbances and complaints. His $1,500 salary is state-funded. Both the new supervisor and the new laws should entice more families to use the parks, Cummings said. He also hopes the laws will result in less vandalism and a “general improvement in behavior.” Cummings also told the board that he has received only favorable comment about the law from residents he’s talked to. The law says only household animals on leashes or in cages will be allowed in the parks. Also prohibited are stealing and molesting park property, obscene acts, brawls, stone-throwing and setting off fireworks. “Sun-bathing without proper dressing in public view is prohibited,” reads the bathing section. Bathing (swimming) is also not allowed. Speeches, harangues, and meetings are also violations unless a permit is obtained. No beer, wine, or liquor can be taken into the parks without a permit and only those 21 years or older can apply. The penalties for violating any of the section of the ordinance are a fine of not more than $100, imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both. The laws apply to all village parks, including Waverly Glen, East Waverly Park, Muldoon Park, Pershing Park and Shepard Park.

Oct. 16, 2024 Owego Pennysaver online- Tioga County’s World War I heroes, affectionately called doughboys, were part of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) sent to Europe. Under the command of General John J. Pershing, over four million Americans were mobilized during World War I. The doughboys that did make it to the front lines, a majority on the Western Front, fought in some of the fiercest battles in military history.

12/02/2024

December 2024 museum schedule: OPEN Dec. 7 & 8, 14 & 15. CLOSED Dec. 21 & 22, 28 & 29.
Starting again with Jan. 4, 2025, the museum will be open every weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 4 pm, excluding holiday weekends and unless otherwise posted. As always, private tours can be arranged by contacting us at [email protected]
Happy Holidays to all! Thank you!

11/06/2024

Thank you so much to the Clark Family for their donation of the "Ted Clark's Busy Market" wagon! Thank you also to State Line Auto Auction for transporting the wagon to our museum.

08/25/2024

Here is two of the cars that was on display at the Waverly Historial Society for the Tioga, N.Y. Scenic Drive. Those who took part enjoyed the route. Thanks to all who took part !

05/23/2024

Part 2
Larnard and Jayne - Waverly, NY Connection
***Aug. 27, 1909 - Seward Thomas Larnard 22 yo., clerk for Traction Co. Born in Elmira, NY, married Beth H. Jayne 21 yo., born in Newark Valley, NY, married in Waverly, NY. Seward’s parents: Charles H. Larnard and Zoe Barber Larnard. Beth’s parents: George F. Jayne and Jessie Howland Jayne. Witnesses: Mrs. Robert L. Clark and Mrs. Augusta Smith.

Jan. 4, 1911 Elmira Star Gazette - Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Call, of 416 Locust street, entertained the following guests at a New Year’s dinner: Mr. George H. Larnard, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Larnard, Mr. and Mrs. Seward Larnard and little son, Seward, jr., Mrs. A. W. Larnard of Waverly, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Larnard of Sayre, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Larnard of Ithaca, Mr. and Ms. T. R. Larnard and son Raymond of Maple avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bryan and son, Larnard, of Coburn street.

Jan. 20, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Charles Larnard, who a few months ago purchased the meat market formerly conducted by F. A. Lee, Broad street, sold the same Tuesday to M. W. Wheeler of Athens.

March 10, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Additional Owego News. Supreme Court Next Week. … Issues of Fact. - Triable by Jury. … 18. Ida B. Larnard vs. Warren A. Larnard. Fact - Court. July 31, 1909. J. F. Shoemaker.

March 17, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Judge F. Shoemaker, counsel for the plaintiff in the action for divorce of Ida B. Larnard against Warren A. Larnard, presented the case to the court. There was no appearance on the part of the defense and after three witnesses and the plaintiff were sworn, Judge Coman ordered an interlocutory decree entered. The defendant testified that she was married to the defendant in 1876 in Waverly, and that he deserted her about ten years ago and had not since contributed to her support.

July 21, 1911 Elmira Star Gazette - Miss Ida Bell Larnard and Clarence Springer were married Thursday at the home of the bride, 36 Lyman avenue, Waverly, by the Rev. J. G. Raymond of Lockwood. The guests from out of town were: Mrs. W. Waters and son of Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. David Springer of Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Larnard of Sayre, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Larnard of Ithaca, Miss Carrie Clark of Athens.

Sept. 8, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larnard were at Niagara Falls for Labor Day.

Oct. 18, 1912 Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larnard spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Seward Larnard at Newark, N. Y. - Mr. and Mrs. Seward Larnard are visiting relatives at Toronto, and while there will attend the fair and later will visit friends at Cleveland.

April 11, 1913 Waverly Free Press - M. W. Kennedy is making extensive alterations and repairs on his residence, corner Fulton and Chemung streets, George Larnard has the contract. (1914 Waverly directory - Michael W. Kennedy, grocer at 323 Broad street, home at 152 Chemung street)

May 8, 1913 Cortland Standard - The funeral of Mrs. James A. Jayne was held at her home, 12 Madison st. on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. An unusually large number of floral offerings gave evidence in some measure of the esteem in which she was held. The members of the Ladies’ Literary club, of which the deceased had been a charter member, were seated in a body. The services were conducted by Rev. C. M. Eddy, pastor of the First M. E. church, of which the deceased had been a member, … Mrs. Jayne’s only sister, Mrs. J. C. Haynes, was prevented from attending by the recent illness and death of her husband, the late mayor of the city of Minneapolis, but among those present from away were W. F. Clark of Geneva, Mr. and Mrs. Howard I. Clark, Mrs. Perry Clark and Elmer Clark of Marcellus, Mrs. John Farnham of Camillus, Mrs. Samuel L. Jayne and Mrs. Sarah A. Jayne of Syracuse, Mrs. Francis Jayne of Owego, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Jayne, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jayne, H. H. Jayne, S. H. Jayne and Mrs. Seward Larnard of Waverly, W. F. Jayne, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tappam and J. A. Tappam of Newark Valley.

July 18, 1913 Waverly Free Press - A romantic marriage was that of Miss Dorothy Strode and Mr. Ray Larnard of Elmira, the latter formerly of this village, who stole a march on their friends and were married in Towanda last week Tuesday. Mr. Larnard had been attentive to Miss Strode for some time. The affair has the sanction of everybody concerned, and it was expected that the young couple would eventually marry. The Star-Gazette makes the following comment: The bride has been living with her mother Mrs. Mary A. Strode at 451 Penn street and Mr. Larnard’s home has been with his father, Theodore R. Larnard, an American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company employe, on South Main street, a few blocks away. The young couple have been quite attentive for a year or more. Last week Mrs. Strode took a cottage at Keuka College, about five miles from Penn Yan and later Mr. Larnard was invited to spend a few days. On Monday Miss Strode told her mother she would accompany Mr. Larnard to Penn Yan and he might not leave until the evening train for Elmira so her return to the cottage might be delayed. The couple came to Elmira and then went to Sayre, where they learned it would be necessary to go to Towanda to get a marriage-license. They remained with Sayre relatives that night and early the next morning went to Towanda where the license was procured and they were at once married by the Rev. Joseph Hall, pastor of the Towanda Methodist church. On Wednesday Mrs. Strode received the following message: “Dorothy and Ray Larnard were married yesterday - A Friend.”

1914 Waverly Directory - Charles H. Larnard, contractor, home and doing business at 19 Ithaca street; Seward Larnard, musician, resides at 417 Chemung street

1914 Waverly Directory - Alma P. Jayne, teacher, resides at 402 Chemung street; Charles A. Jayne, meats at 352 Broad street, home at 402 Chemung street; George F. Jayne, commercial traveler, home at 417 Chemung street; Harry H. Jayne, president 103 Wilbur street (Chemung Mitten Co.), resides at 207 William street; Paul R. Jayne, electrician at 417 Park ave., resides at 402 Chemung street; Spencer H. Jayne, sec. at 103 Wilbur street (Chemung Mitten Co.), home and doing business at 102 Wilbur street

April 24, 1914 Waverly Free Press - George H. Larnard left Thursday for Evansville, Ind., where he will take charge of $198 shoe stores. Mr. Larnard has recently had charge of the Elmira store.

Sept. 8, 1914 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Mrs. Seward Larnard will entertain tomorrow evening at her home on Chemung street at a variety shower for Miss Harriet Schoonmaker, whose marriage to Harry Thomas will take place this month.

1915 census - 417 Chemung street Waverly NY - George F. Jayne 47 yo., salesman; wife Jessie 51 yo., glove maker; boarder Ina Miller 32 yo., glove maker; boarder Kenneth Miller 8 yo., school; boarder Cynthia Tenbrick 85 yo., no occupation

June 2, 1915 - Marriage license, married in Ithaca NY - Groom - George Howard Larnard 50 yo. of Elmira NY, first marriage, businessman, born in Waverly NY. Father Asa Larnard. Mother Maria A. French. Bride - Helen Augusta Bogart 52 yo., second marriage, divorced on June 12, 1914 - Cleveland Ohio, decree granted to remarry, born in Illinois. Father Levi Eckert. Mother Rebecca Snyder. Witnesses, Julia M. Dean and Cora B. Bruster.

March 9, 1916 Elmira Star Gazette - Try In Owego Many Actions. … Clinton D. Riegal against George H. Larnard. Action for breach of covenant.

1916 Waverly Directory - Charles H. Larnard, contractor, home and doing business at 19 Ithaca street; George H. Larnard, painter, home and doing business at 33 Cadwell ave.; Seward T. Larnard, insurance agent at 344 Broad street, home at 17 Ithaca street

1916 Waverly Directory - Charles A. Jayne, meats at 352 Broad street, home at 402 Chemung street; George F. Jayne, salesman, home at 417 Chemung street; Harry H. Jayne, gloves, home at 78 Lincoln street; Paul R. Jayne, electrician, resides at 402 Chemung street; Spencer H. Jayne, glove manuf., home at 147 Center street

Jan. 16, 1917 The Binghamton Press - Waverly - Mrs. George Larnard of Cadwell avenue, who was operated upon for appendicitis at the Robert Packer Hospital, is improving rapidly.

1917 directory - Charles H. Larnard (Zoe) carpenter, owns home and lot at 19 Ithaca street, Waverly, Ind. tel.; Geo. H. Larnard (Helen A.) painter & paper hanger, owns home and lot at 33 Cadwell ave.

1917 directory - Charles Jayne (Alice) 3 children, meat market, owns 402 Chemung street; Geo. F. Jayne (Jessie) 3 children, glove maker, owns 417 Chemung street, Ind. tel.; Harry H. Jayne (Rachel) one child, rural mail carrier, Tenant of home and lot, 1 auto, 110 Center street; Spencer Jayne (Louise) 1 child, glove manufacturer, Tenant of home and lot at 147 Center St.

Feb. 10, 1918 Elmira Telegram - Waverly. … Miss Rita Lowman fell Thursday, at her boarding place, at the home of Charles Larnard, Ithaca street, and fractured two bones in her right ankle.

1918 Waverly Directory - Charles H. Larnard, contractor, home and doing business at 19 Ithaca street; George H. Larnard, painter, home and doing business at 33 Cadwell ave.

1918 Waverly Directory - Charles A. Jayne, meats at 352 Broad street, home at 402 Chemung street; George F. Jayne, salesman, home at 417 Chemung street; Harry H. Jayne, carrier RD2, home at 70 Lincoln street; Spencer H. Jayne, pres. 103 Wilbur street (Chemung Mitten Co.), home at 147 Center street

May 29, 1919 The Argus, Albany NY - No. 631 - Clinton D. Riegel, plaintiff-appellant agt. George H. Barnard defendant-respondent. This is an appeal from a judgment of the Third Appellate Division dismissing the complaint with costs. The action is brought for a breach of covenant and judgment is demanded for $750. It was alleged that defendant had no right to convey the property which is located in the village of Waverly, Tioga county. Argued by James O. Sebring for appellant; Frank A. Bell, for respondent.

Aug. 8, 1919 The Cortland Democrat - Dryden - Mrs. George Jayne of Waverly and Mrs. Bert Larnard of Elmira have been paying Mrs. Boice a short visit.

Jan. 17, 1920 The Evening Times - Harry Jayne has returned to his duties as rural mail carrier after a long vacation on account of a broken arm.

1920 census - 316 W. Gray street, Elmira NY - Harriet Carpenter owned home, 59 yo. widow; Seward T. Larnard 32 yo.; wife Beth Larnard 30 yo.; son Seward C. Larnard 9 yo.; Family #2 renting at 316 W. Gray street, Charles H. Larnard 57 yo.; wife Zoe A. Larnard 52 yo.; lodgers: Kate Davis widow; John Ryan; Henry Madison; Erma Tompkins; Philip Baker; Dorothy Baker; May Baker; Grover Scriber

1920 census - 417 Chemung street Wavelry NY - George H. Jayne owned home, 60 yo., proprietor of glove factory; wife Jessie H. Jayne 56 yo., forelady of glove factory; Family #2 renting - Douglas W. Allen 28 yo., traveling salesman of automobiles; wife Dorothy Allen 29 yo.; son Leslie M. 2 yo.; lodger Elizabeth Besemer 55 yo. widow; lodger Margaret Merrill 26 yo., glove maker at glove factory; lodger Minnie Merrill 22 yo., glove maker at glove factory

1920 census - 33 Cadwell ave. Waverly NY - George H. Larnard 53 yo., contractor, paper & painter; wife Helen A. Larnard 55 yo.

April 25, 1920 The Elmira Telegram - Mr. and Mrs. Seward T. Larnard and son, Seward, jr., have returned to their home on West Gray street, having spent the winter in St. Petersburg, Fla.

June 19, 1920 - Harry Howland Jayne died, killed by train on D. L. & W. r. road at Penna. ave. crossing. He was a mail carrier. Born Oct. 4, 1884. Parents: George F. Jayne and Jessie Howland Jayne. Informant on death certificate was Spencer N. Jayne of Waverly, NY. He is buried in Tioga Point cemetery.

June 19, 1920 The Evening Times - Harry Jayne for the past six or seven years carrier on route No. 2 R. F. D. from the Waverly postoffice was instantly killed this morning when a Ford roadster which he was driving was struck by Lackawanna fast freight 1169 at the Pennsylvania avenue crossing. The train was in charge of conductor J. B. Lindsey of Halstead and engineer R. Masters of Scranton was at the throttle. The accident occurred at a little before 9 o’clock. Mr. Jayne left the postoffice at about 8 o’clock with his load of mail and started to cover his route which begins in South Waverly and comprises certain sections of the borough in the vicinity of Pennsylvania avenue. Coming back the route crosses Pennsylvania avenue and Mr. Jayne has driven over the crossing at which the accident occurred many times, being thoroughly familiar with conditions there. He was always considered a careful driver and this made the news of the accident almost unbelievable when the first report came to the central part of the village a few minutes after the accident. The gate tender at the crossing was on the north side of the rails as No. 1169 eastbound came rushing down the track and lifted the stop signal which is supposed to wan approaching traffic to the coming of a train. There are no gates at the Pennsylvania avenue crossing and it is a particularly dangerous one because of the fact that a tank on the west side obstructs all view of the tracks above that point for a number of feet and anyone approaching from the south cannot see an eastbound train until almost upon the tracks. The signaling device used is a round tin about twelve inches across painted white and with STOP printed on it in black letters. The switch tender did not see Mr. Jayne approaching but was watching the fast freight as it passed over the crossing. When the engine and three or four cars had passed over he, to use his own description “saw the gravel fly’ ‘and realized something was wrong. From conditions of the track and what seems to be a mark of the tender of the engine on the left hand side of the body of the car those first at the scene of the accident were of the opinion that the engine struck the side of the automobile carrying the light car with the driver inside down the track for about fifty feet where it was thrown into a ditch on the right hand side of the track. The opinion of the gate tender who while not an eye witness to the accident was an eye witness to attending circumstances is that the automobile was run into the side of the train at a point between the third and fourth or fourth and fifth cars. He did not see the car at the time it came into contact with the train as the swiftly moving cars were between and obscured his vision. Immediately after the accident the automobile was found in the ditch beside the track, with the body of Mr. Jayne wedged under the engine. The car was so smashed that it bore little likeness to an automobile. The rear wheel on the left hand side was intact. The engine however was broken in many pieces and the side of the car is crushed in, strong rods and braces being twisted as though a monster sledge hammed had crashed into it. The front wheels are broken in tiny fragments the wind shield smashed, the frame work bent in all shapes and out of all likeness to their original form. Mail bags were scattered in every direction and a box of baby chicks, one of the parcel post packages in the car was broken open, dead and mangled chickens being scattered down the track, and for two or three feet on either side of it for a distance of some two hundred feet. Nine of the chicks escaped alive and were captured by small boys early at the scene of the accident as they ran peeping through the grass in the vicinity of the Lackawanna right of way. At the present time on account of recent rains Pennsylvania avenue is what motorists call “skiddy.” Car wheels refuse to grip and hold on the soil which is peculiarly soft and slippery in that section and from the fact that a track sixteen feet and seven inches in length shows where the wheels were slid along the roadbed it seems evident that Mr. Jayne applied the brakes when he saw the approaching fast freight in a futile attempt to stop his car but was unable to do so and the accident resulted. It is believed that death must have been almost instantaneous as a large bruise on the middle of the forehead with internal injuries probably caused death. His face is also badly bruised and his right leg broken at the ankle. The body was not badly lacerated. Harry Jayne was one of the most highly esteemed members of the postoffice force and leaves a large circle of friends to sympathize with his bereaved family. Of his immediate family his is survived by his widow and one daughter, Phyllis seven years of age.

Aug. 13, 1920 The Evening Times - In Surrogate Court at Owego yesterday Court Stenographer George F. Andrews granted letters of administration on the estate of Harry H. Jayne, late of Waverly to Rachael C. Jayne, (widow.) The estate is valued at $5,500.

Oct. 27, 1920 The Evening Times - In Surrogate Court, County Judge George F. Andrews admitted to probate the last will and testament of Harry H. Jayne, late of Waverly, and granted letters testamentary thereon to Spencer H. Jayne, a brother, of Waverly. The estate is valued at $5,000.

1921 Waverly directory - Charles H. Larnard, contractor, home and doing business at 19 Ithaca street; George H. Larnard, painter, home and doing business at 33 Cadwell ave.

1921 Waverly directory - Charles A. Jayne, meats at 352 Broad street, home at 402 Chemung street; George F. Jayne, salesman, home at 417 Chemung street; Rachel C. Jayne, resides at 207 William street; Spencer H. Jayne, pres. Chemung Mitten Co. Inc., home at 70 Lincoln street

March 28, 1921 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Seward Larnard of Elmira spent yesterday in Waverly.

1922 Waverly directory:
George H. Larnard, painter, home and doing business at 33 Cadwell ave.
Charles A. Jayne, meat at 352 Broad street, home at 402 Chemung street; Doctor D. Jayne, billiards and pool at 240 Broad street, home and doing business; George F. Jayne, retired, home at 417 Chemung street; Mrs. Rachel C. Jayne, emp. First National Bank, resides at 207 William street; Spencer H. Jayne, president Chemung Mitten Co. Inc., home 9 Garfield street
425 Clark street - vacant (finished construction in Nov. 1921)

Sept. 20, 1922 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - George Jayne, aged sixty-four, died at home, 417 Chemung street, last evening. Mr. Jayne has resided in Waverly for the past 14 years coming here from Newark Valley. He is survived by his widow, a son, Spencer Jayne, and one daughter, Mrs. Beth Larnard of Waverly. The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at ? o’clock. The Rev. W. H. ? will officiate. The interment will be in Newark Valley cemetery.

Sept. 29, 1922 The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, NY - George F. Jayne, 64, a prominent business man of Waverly, died Sept. 19. He was a brother of James Jayne of Cortland.

June 4, 1923 The Evening Times - A car belonging to Seward Larnard of Elmira was parked on Chemung street Saturday night while the owner visited his father and is now in the local garage for repairs. A man giving his name as James Monroe is said to have driven an Overland car into the Larnard car and then into a telephone pole. State troopers arrested the driver of the Overland and a companion who gave the name of John Shannon and took both to the town hall. Monroe paid a fine of $15 for reckless driving and Shannon $10 on a disorderly conduct charge. The left front wheel of the Larnard car was smashed and the radiator and fender damaged, while the entire front of the Monroe car was smashed. Mr. Monroe was badly cut by glass from the broken wind shield.

June 5, 1923 The Tribune, Scranton, PA - Waverly - A new Chalmers car owned by Seward Larnard of Elmira, was left in front of the Jayne property, on Chemung street, Saturday night and when a man giving his name as James Monroe failed to make the turn at that point and crashed into it, was badly damaged. The front of the Monroe car was wrecked and the Larnard car had a crushed fender, broken wheel and bent frame.

July 13, 1923 The Evening Times - Spencer Jayne and son, Lawrence and Seward Larnard and son, Seward, Jr., are taking a week’s fishing trip through the Adirondacks.

July 26, 1923 Elmira Star Gazette - Charles H. Larnard of 118 West Market street, injured Dec. 16, 1922, while employed by the Stacey Bros. Construction company of Cincinnati, was awarded $300 in a lump sum, with an additional sum of $75 for the fees of his attorney, J. M. O’Connor. Stacey Brothers built a gas tank recently for the E. W., L. & R. R. Co.

Sept. 18, 1923 Elmira Star Gazette - Beth J. Larnard, secretary of the National Protective Life Association, left Monday night for Pittsburgh, Pa., to attend the national convention to be held in that city. September 18-20. The office at 304 Snyder Building will be closed until Saturday, September 22.

Oct. 11, 1923 The Ithaca Journal - Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Ira Larnard of 105 East Tompkins street were Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Priest of Williamsport, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Crull and Mrs. George Tillman of Seneca Falls; Mrs. Thomas Holland and daughter, Miss Mary Holland, and Mrs. Farley Vanderbilt of Geneva; Mr. and Mrs. William Crull, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Larnard and Mrs. George Tylar of Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larnard, Mr. and Mrs. Seward Larnard, Mr. and Mrs. William Lougher, Mrs Harry Taber and daughter, Miss Naomi Taber, of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Springer and Mr. and Mrs. George Larnard of Waverly.

1924 Waverly directory -
Mrs. Beth J. Larnard, emp. Elmira, boards at 417 Chemung street; Helen A. Larnard, widow of George H. Larnard, prop. Vogue Hat Shop, home at 33 Cadwell ave.
Charles A. Jayne, meat at 352 Broad street; home at 402 Chemung street; Doctor D. Jayne, billiards and pool at 240 Broad street, home and doing business; Jessie H. Jayne, widow of George F. Jayne, sec.-treas. Chemung Mitten Co., home 417 Chemung street; Rachel C. Jayne, widow of Harry H. Jayne, clerk First National Bank, resides at 207 William street; Spencer H. Jayne, president Chemung Mitten Co. Inc., home 11 Garfield street
(425 Clark street - James M. Griffin, cont., home and doing business)

June 17, 1924 Elmira Star Gazette - Beth J. Larnard, secretary for the National Protective Life Association, has returned to this city after spending week at Watertown and the Thousand Islands.

Sept. 17, 1924 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Theodore R. Larnard. Mrs. Belle R. Larnard, a former resident of Waverly, died Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 o’clock at the family home, 112 East Chemung place. The family had resided in Elmira since 1909. She is survived by her husband, Theodore R. Larnard; a son, Ray, of Detroit, Mich.; the father, Merritt W. Smith of Elmira; two brothers, Cortez Smith of Chicago and Burton Smith of Cleveland, O.; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Wiltse of Sayre, Pa. The funeral will be announced later.

Jan. 17, 1925 The Evening Times - Mrs. George Jayne and Mrs. Beth Larnard were in Cortland Thursday to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Samuel Jayne.

April 8, 1925 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. Mrs. Beth Larnard of Waverly, has accepted a position as secretary in the Philadelphia office of the Chicago Fraternal Life Association and will leave for that city the first of the week.

June 20, 1925 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Grammar School Graduates Are Given Diplomas Today. Eighty-three pupils were graduated from the Waverly grammar school with appropriate exercises at 2 o’clock this afternoon. … The following received June certificates: … Seward Larnard, …

June 1925 census - 415 Chemung street - Jessie H. Jayne 61 yo., proprietor of glove factory; daughter Beth J. Larnard 37 yo., glove factory worker; grandson Seward Larnard 14 yo., school; Family #2 Jacob Midmeyer 25 yo.; wife Alma Midmeyer 21 yo.; daughter Dorothy Marie; lodger A? Burk 30 yo., r.r.; Family #3 James Horton 44 yo., r. r.; son Paul Horton 20 yo., r. r.; son Charles Horton 14 yo., school; daughter Mary Horton 16 yo., weaver silk mill

**** Appears that Beth Jayne Larnard and Seward Thomas Larnard were separated and most likely divorced around this time.

June 27, 1925 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. Spencer Jayne, son, Lawrence Jayne, Livingston Furniss and Seward Larnard are enjoying a week’s fishing in Canadian waters.

July 20, 1925 Elmira Star Gazette - Ira E. Larnard of 109 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, was taken into custody Sunday morning by Sergeant Roche of the state police, charged with reckless driving up in Lowman road. Larnard was operating his automobile in a careless and reckless manner when the state trooper observed him. He pleaded guilty to the charge.

July 30, 1925 Evening Times - Waverly Personals - Seward Larnard, James and Edmund Burke of Waverly, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller of Sayre, motored to Endicott Wednesday to see the horse races.

1926 Waverly directory -
Mrs. Beth J. Larnard, emp. Chemung Mitten Co. (103 Wilbur), boards at 415 Chemung street; Helen A. Larnard, widow of George H. Larnard, prop. The Beauty Shop, home and doing business (The Beauty Shoppe at 374 1/2 Broad street)
Charles A. Jayne, home at 402 Chemung street; Doctor D. Jayne, billiard parlor at 240 Broad street, home and doing business; Jessie H. Jayne, widow of George F. Jayne, sec.-treas. Chemung Mitten Co., home at 415 Chemung street; Rachel C. Jayne, widow of Harry H. Jayne, clerk First National Bank, resides at 207 William street; Spencer H. Jayne, president Chemung Mitten Co. Inc, home 11 Garfield street
(425 Clark street - Frank Carmen)

Jan. 4, 1927 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - The marriage of Miss Beth Jayne Larnard, daughter of Mrs. George F. Jayne of 415 Chemung Street and Louis R. Ball, also of Waverly, was solemnized New Year’s Day at the home of the bride’s mother. The Rev. Mr. Shepson, pastor of the Baptist Church at Sayre, performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Spencer H. Jayne, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. The bride is graduate of the Waverly High School and Meeker’s Business Institute, Elmira. The bridegroom is a graduate of Alfred University. Mr. Ball is connected with the New York Life Insurance Company. After a short trip, the couple will reside in Waverly.

Jan. 6, 1927 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Funeral services for the late Mrs. Helen Larnard, whose sudden death on Tuesday was a great shock to her many Waverly friends will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of her sister, Mrs. Harvey C. Bruster, 155 Chemung Street. The Rev. John S. Crompton, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate and the body will be placed in the Mausoleum until Spring when interment will be made in Forest Home Cemetery. (Mistake in newspaper?, for ancestry has her buried in Glenwood Cemetery Waverly NY)

June 27, 1929 Elmira Star Gazette - Painting Wanted. Interior or exterior. Estimates gladly furnished. S. T. Larnard, 257 Magnolia St. Phone 6483-W.

1930 census - 425 Clark street, Waverly NY - owned home worth $2,800 - Louis L. Ball 39 yo., life insurance agent; wife Beth J. Ball 40 yo.; son Seward C. Larnard 19 yo., grocery salesman; son Robert F. Ball 16 yo.
(Nov. 28, 1921 The Evening Times - Bungalow For Sale At 425 Clark street, Waverly; construction work just completed; stucco finish; big basement with concrete floor; six rooms, all finished in oak; spacious bathroom; electrical fixtures; big sun porch; improvements include hot and cold water, electricity, gas, city sewer. Ready for immediate occupancy. Francis J. Clohessy, First National Bank Building, Waverly, N. Y. - Jan. 3, 1925 The Evening Times - For Sale - Six room bungalow with improvements, centrally located in Waverly. A real bargain at $2600. Also some building lots at reasonable prices and easy terms. Inquire 425 Clark street, Waverly.)

By 1930, Charles Larnard 65 yo., carpenter, builder, owned home at 257 Magnolia street Elmira, NY; wife Zoe A. 62 yo.; son Seward 42 yo. painter

Nov. 10, 1930 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. … Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larnard and Seward Larnard of Elmira were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Springer on Lyman avenue.

Nov. 18, 1930 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Beth J. Ball of 425 Clark Street, Waverly, reported to police today the loss of her handbag containing between $25 and $30, with her operator’s license, somewhere in Elmira Monday.

Jan. 17, 1931 Elmira Star Gazette - Contractors Win Judgment In Paint Suit. A judgment of $3,725.74 in favor of Agostini Bros. against Seward T. Larnard was filed in the county clerk’s office this morning. The judgment was taken by default when the defendant failed to answer the complaint. The suit was the result of a painting contract made by the two parties for the local postoffice. Mr. Larnard contracted to paint the building for $3,150. After doing a portion of the work, Mr. Larnard decided to discontinue the work which was completed by Agostini Bros. at a cost of $5,611.74. The sum of $1,134 had been paid Mr. Larnard for the work he had done. Agostini Bros. sued to collect the money they had expended on the painting work in excess of the contract price.

April 6, 1931 Elmira Star Gazette - An automobile owned by Ralph Williams of Chemung which was stolen Friday night was recovered Saturday when it was found abandoned in the rear of School Seven. The car was stolen from in front of a Chemung church while Williams was attending services inside. In place of the car the thieves put an older model of the same make. State police discovered later that the second machine was stolen from Robert S. Ball, 425 Clark Street, Waverly.

April 14, 1931 The Evening Times - Chauncey Wetmore, manager of the Market Basket Store on West Lockhart street, was transferred to Spencer, N. Y. He is replaced by S. C. Larnard of 425 Clark street, Waverly.

July 28, 1931 Elmira Star Gazette - Colony of Bees At Woodford Home Defies Eviction. When bees swarm, they aren’t always particular about the spot they choose for their new home. Saturday about a bushel of bees swarmed on the gable of a third story tower on the home of Charles N. Woodford, 459 West Church Street. They hung there in a cluster that aroused the wonder of passerby and the excitement of the Woodford household, until Mr. Woodford today called C. H. Larnard of 257 Magnolia Street and offered him the bees for the taking. Mr. Larnard went right over to the Woodford home and took along a hive, but when he got there, he was “stumped.” He found he couldn’t reach the bees without a scaffold and, furthermore, he was afraid they would sting him badly if he disturbed them. “After four days,” he explained, “they have probably made some comb, and if anybody touched them now, they’d get rambunctious.” Mr. Larnard offered a Star Gazette reporter $2 to brush the bees into the hive, and offer which was promptly declined. The bees, therefore, remain undisturbed in their new home, and thus far nobody has offered to undertake the ticklish task of evicting them.

Aug. 19, 1936 Elmira Star Gazette - Gardener Dies While at Work. Stricken while at work, Charles H. Larnard of 257 Magnolia Street, 70-year-old gardener, died Tuesday. Mr. Larnard was working on the lawn of the E. Louis Lowman resident at 728 West Clinton Street during the early afternoon. At 2:45 p.m. Mr. Lowman saw him lying on the grass and investigated. Mr. Larnard was dead. At noon the workman had appeared to be in good health. Police were called after the aged workman had been discovered and soon afterward Coroner Tracey Hamilton orders that the body be taken to the morgue. It was removed to the Wilson funeral home late Tuesday night. Mr. Larnard is survived by his wife, a son, Seward Larnard; a sister, Mrs. Jean Call; a brother, Theodore Larnard and a grandson, Seward Larnard Jr.

Oct. 15, 1937 The Evening Times - Waverly - Seward T. Larnard of Elmira died late Wednesday evening at his home, 257 Magnolia street. He was a former resident of Waverly, having attended the local schools. He was the son of the late Charles Larnard, who conducted a building and contracting business here. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Charles H. Larnard; an aunt, Mrs C. L. Call; and an uncle, Theodore R. Larnard. … Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

May 12, 1939 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Miss Charlotte Jayne, daughter of Mrs. May W. Jayne of 402 Chemung St. has been appointed in the junior chapel board at Syracuse University.

1940 census - owned home at 415 Chemung street Waverly NY worth $4,000 (Same house in 1935)- Lewis R. Ball 50 yo. owns antique business; wife Beth J. Ball 51 yo.; mother-in-law Jessie Jayne 76 yo.; son Seward Larnard 29 yo. single, owns produce business

Sept. 4, 1940 The Evening Times - Home Grown Peaches Picked Daily. Yellow $1.25 per Bu. White $1.00 per Bu. Delivered Free Any Place in the Valley. Phone Waverly 360-J Seward Larnard 415 Chemung St. Waverly.

Oct. 16, 1940 WWII Draft Card - Seward Charles Larnard born June 20, 1910 in Waverly NY. Self employed. 415 Chemung street Waverly NY. His mother, Mary Beth Holland Ball will always now his address, same address.

Oct. 28, 1940 The Evening Times - Serial Numbers Assigned to Registrants by Tioga County Draft Board - … 742 - Seward Charles Larnard, Waverly. …

Nov. 29, 1940 The Evening Times, Sayre PA - Miss Angeline Salameto of Horseheads and Seward C. Larnard of 415 Chemung street, Waverly, were married Tuesday at the Catholic church rectory in Horseheads. Miss Catherine Salameto of Horseheads, a cousin of the bride, and Robert Downs of Waverly were attendants. The couple will reside at 499 Waverly street, Waverly. Mr. Larnard conducts a produce business.

Dec. 10, 1940 The Evening Times - Mrs. Seward Larnard of Waverly, a recent bride, was honored at a variety shower Friday night at the home of Mrs. John Alexander of 412 Cayuta street. Mrs. Alexander was assisted as hostess by Mrs. Louis Ball. Cards and bingo were played, prizes going to Mrs. Teresa Marco and Mrs. Frank Zito. Those present were Mrs. Mary Gibbs, Mrs. Phyllis Casio, Mrs. Howard Kane, Mrs. Virginia Marco, Mrs. Mary Marco, Mrs. Jennie Cowilich, Mrs. Teresa Marco, Mrs. Frank Zito, Misses Marjorie Verbanic, Josephine Copeland, Agnes VanHorn and Mary Marco.

Jan. 29, 1941 The Evening Times - Gloves Are Made By Three Concerns. Small-scale manufacture of gloves and mittens is carried on by three Waverly concerns - Spencer Glove company, Inc., Lynn J. Tuthill Glove company and Chemung Mitten company. The Spencer Glove company is the largest of three and carries on its operations in the rear portion of the second floor of the N. P. L. building. Leather goes through, the processes of cutting, sewing and finishing to appear as a completed product. The company specializes in work gloves and fills orders to meet various industrial requirements. The Tuthill company conducts its business on the third floor of the N. P. L. building while the Chemung Mitten company, of which Spencer H. Jayne is proprietor, is located on Wilbur street.
(1940 Waverly directory - Chemung Mitten Co. Spencer H. Jayne prop. Props. The Tunnel Store Sayre and glove mfrs at 101 Wilbur street)

March 19, 1942 Elmira Star Gazette - St. Joseph’s Hospital. A daughter, Wednesday, Mar. 18, 1942, to Seward and Angeline Solometo Larnard, 254 Caldwell Ave.

Jan. 5, 1943 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Zoa (Zoe) Larnard, 604 Herrick St., widow of the late Charles H. Larnard, died at a local hospital Monday, Jan. 4, 1943. She formerly resided at 354 Caldwell Ave. Survivors; A grandson, Seward Larnard of Elmira; nephews, Earl Larnard of Delhi, N. Y., Ira Larnard. The remains are at the Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral announcement later.

July 16, 1943 The Evening Times - Chemung Mitten Company Building In Waverly Burns. Fire early this afternoon completely destroyed the two-story frame building at Wilbur and Center streets, Waverly, occupied by the Chemung Mitten company. The building was blazing fiercely when firemen arrived on the scene, and they were unable to save either the building or the contents, although some of the equipment had been moved from the structure during the last several days. The plant is owned by Spencer H. Jayne. The flames were discovered about 12:30 o’clock, and the ruins were still smoldering an hour and a half later.

May 13, 1946 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Jessie Jayne, 82, of Waverly, Saturday, May 11, 1946. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Harah?(Beth) Ball; son, Spencer H. Jayne, both of Waverly; and three grandchildren, Seward Larnard of Elmira, Lawrence Jayne of Waverly, and Mrs. Lawrence Cascio of Waverly.

March 4, 1947 Elmira Star Gazette - Horseheads Police Want Their Man - Not His $5. Horseheads police will not permit a motorist who is alleged to have torn up a parking ticket to forfeit bail. A week ago Horseheads Police Chief Dilmore tagged fro illegal parking a car licensed to Lewis R. Ball of 415 Chemung St., Waverly. The chief was later informed that the ticket had been torn up. A warrant was issued and sent to Waverly. Today the Horseheads police received a $5 bill for bail accompanied by the warrant, which had not been served. Chief Dilmore issued a summons directing Mr. Ball to appear before Police Justice Rickey Friday morning at 10.

March 11, 1949 The Evening Times - Printing That Is Guaranteed To Please. Business Cards, Letter Heads, Note Heads, Statements, Invoices, Bill Heads, Blotters, Envelopes, Pencils, Radio Repair Tags, Garage Repair Orders, Duplicate Order Books. Come In Any Time Any Day. Seward Larnard 53 Lincoln St., Waverly, N. Y.

June 13, 1949 The Evening Times - Situations Wanted. Afternoon work. Seward Larnard, 53 Lincoln St., Waverly, Phone 334-W. - Lawns to mow, anywhere, Seward Larnard, 53 Lincoln St., Waverly, Phone 334-W.

1950 census - Seward Larnard 59 yo., milk man; wife Angeline V. 37 yo.; daughter Mary B. 8 yo.; son James S. 3 yo.; father-in-law Louis Solometo 78 yo. born in Italy

1950 census - 415 Chemung street Waverly - Louis R. Ball 59 yo., dealer in antique business; wife Beth J. Ball 60 yo., examiner knitting mills; Family #2 Mary Shaffer 25 yo.; Family #3 Lee Orshall 23 yo., buffer at pneumatic Tools factory; wife Bettylou 21 yo.; son James E. 2 yo.; daughter Patricia A. born in Aug.

April 13, 1952 Elmira Star Gazette - Motorcycle Rider Hurt. Paul Bjorck, 19, of 241 Robinwood Ave., Elmira Heights, suffered undetermined back injuries early Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle and truck collided at College Ave. and McCann’s Blvd., Elmira Heights. He is in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital. Heights police reported that Bjorck was riding the motorcycle north on College Ave. when it struck the rear of a dairy truck also driven north by Seward C. Larnard of 76 Geneva St.. Police explained that Larnard was turning east into McCann’s Blvd. when the rear of the truck was hit by the motorcycle. Chief Lloyd Roberts and Patrolman Henry O’Neill investigated.

Oct. 22, 1954 The Evening Times - Charles A. Jayne, former Waverly businessman and a resident of the village for over 50 years, died this morning at the home of his nephew, Ross Tappan in Newark Valley, following a lengthy illness. He was 92 years old. Mr. Jayne operated a meat business on Broad street. He resided at 402 Chemung street, until eight years ago when he made his home with his son. He was a member of the Waverly First Methodist church. His survivors include one granddaughter, Mrs. Lyle Scott of Reading, Pa.; three great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Terry of Waverly; several nieces and nephews. … Burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Charles Amzy Jayne born in 1862, died 1954. S***e Alice F. Jayne, born in 1853, died in 1936.

1956 Waverly directory -
Beth J. Ball (Mrs. Louis R. Ball) emp. BSM in Sayre Pa., home 415 Chemung street; Louis R. Ball (Beth J. Ball), agent National Life Insurance, home 415 Chemung street
No Larnard’s listed
Jayne Florist, Lawrence D. Jayne proprietor, 11 Garfield street; Lawrence D. Jayne (Gladys L. Jayne) prop Jayne Florist, home 11 Garfield street

July 26, 1957 - Louis Robert Ball, antique dealer, died at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA. Born July 2, 1990 in Berkshire, NY. Spouse Beth Ball. Father George Ball. Mother Jane Leonard Ball. Cause of death - Mesenteric Thrombosis due to arteriosclerotic cardio vascular disease. Other significant conditions - chronic typhoid fever. Buried in Evergreen cemetery, Berkshire, NY

July 27, 1957 Elmira Star Gazette - Lewis R. Ball, 67, of 415 Chemung St., Waverly, Friday, July 26, 1957. He was an antique dealer. Survived by wife, Mrs. Beth Ball; son, Robert F. of Owego; step-son, Seward C. Larnard of Elmira; sisters, Miss Annan M. Ball of Berkshire, N. Y., Mrs. Ruth Barr of Afton, Mrs. Waldren H. Smith of Cold Springs, N. Y.; brother, Leonard W. Ball of Berkshire; five grandchildren. Body at Russell Funeral Home, Waverly. Calling hours: after 5 p.m. today. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Philip C. Tanner. Evergreen Cemetery, Berkshire.

June 24, 1958 Elmira Star Gazette - Lewis Solometo, 85 of 217 N. Main St., Horseheads, Monday, June 23, 1858. Survived by daughters, Mrs, Mildred Davis of Utica, Mrs. Vincent Parente of Bayside, N. Y., Mrs. Seward Larnard of Elmira; sons, Solomon and Louie of Horseheads, Samuel of California, Charles of Belleville, N. J.; seven grandchildren. … St. Mary’s Cemetery, Horseheads.

March 20, 1963 The Evening Times - Spencer H. Jayne, 76, owner and operator of the former Chemung Mitten Co. of Waverly for approximately 30 years, died at his home last evening on Shepard Road, Town of Barton, at 6 o’clock following an extended illness. Mr. Jayne had been a resident of the Waverly area for the past 55 years and was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle on Talmadge Hill, where he was a teacher of an adult Sunday School class. Surviving are his wife Emma Louise; a son Lawrence of Waverly; two grandsons, Donald and Charles, both of Waverly, and a sister, Mrs. Beth Ball of Waverly. … Private burial will be at a later date in Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly.

June 18, 1963 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Beth Jayne Ball, 75, of 415 Chemung St., Waverly, Tuesday, June 18, 1963. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Waverly. Survived by son, Seward Larnard of Elmira; step-son, Robert Ball of Owego; three grandchildren. Body at Kolb-Allgeier Funeral Home, Waverly. … Newark Valley Cemetery.
- Beth Jayne Larnard Ball, born June 3, 1888 - died June 18, 1963. Buried in Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley, NY.

May 13, 1964 Elmira Star Gazette - I would like to talk to a lady who can prepare the very best Bar B. Ques and assorted sandwiches. 703 Southport St., Elmira, N. Y. Seward C. Larnard.

Sept. 7, 1975 Elmira Star Gazette - I am writing in regard to a letter from a Mrs. Wintermute, stating her unhappiness with Grant’s on Elmira’s southside. I can readily sympathize with her, but I’d like to say this in behalf of Grant’s and their manager, Mr. Collins. In early spring, I purchased an item just under $100. It wasn’t right. Mr. Collins went out of his way to give me a new one and pay for repairs I had to have done on the first one. When you consider it wasn’t their fault but the manufacturer’s, who could ask for any better treatment. I think if Mrs. Wintermute tries again, she will find Grant’s a good and fair place to trade. Seward C. Larnard. Elmira.

Jan. 28, 1990 Elmira Star Gazette - First-class hotel at A&P site just a dream, for now. To the editor: I am looking out my window at a beautiful snowy January day which makes me daydream - fantasize, if you will. I was thinking if I were Donald Trump or his clone, this is what I would do about the A&P plant … I would build a beautiful top-of-the-line hotel with first-class restaurants, a night club, beautiful shops, conference rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, two 9-hole golf courses and riding stable. I would have shuttle buses running to all the interesting places like the mall, Corning Glass, the Rockwell Museum, Mark Twain Drama and the Domes, Mark Twain’s study and his grave. The buses would visit Harris Hill and take hotel visitors to the beautiful Finger Lakes with their boating, wine cellars and vineyards. I think such a hotel would be great alongside a busy Route 17 which will get even busier as time passes. And lastly, don’t forget the many ski trails that hotel patrons could visit. When my dream comes true, I’ll build such a hotel. Seward C. Larnard Horseheads.

Oct. 24, 1991 Elmira Star Gazette - Seward C. Larnard of Elmira, a volunteer for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, wishes to thank the two unidentified men who changed a flat tire for him on Aug. 10 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. Larnard says he was to pick up a patient when he tire went flat. “Thanks to their kindness and being there at the right time, I was able to pick up my patient and take him home. I do not know what I would have done without their help,” Larnard says.

April 11, 1992 Elmira Star Gazette - Home helper program needs your support. To the editor: I just felt compelled to write this letter. After volunteering in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Home Helper project for quite some time, driving senior citizens to the doctor or the hospital for treatments and tests and otherwise helping them out, I have seen a great need for such a program and I have made many friends. It has cheered me up and them also. To those of you who have never experienced the loneliness of living alone, unable to drive and sometimes even walk, think long and hard and dig down in your pockets to keep the home helper project alive. Seward C. Larnard, Elmira.

Dec. 19, 1992 Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin - Robert F. Ball, 78, of Trumansburg, died on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1992 at the Tompkins Community Hospital, Ithaca, due to cancer. Mr. Ball was born on March 29, 1914 in Berkshire, NY, the son of the late Louis R. and Bessie K. Ball. He graduated from Waverly High School, Waverly, NY. He received BS and MS degrees in Agricultural Science as well as his PhD in Poultry Pathology, all from Cornell University. While working on his Doctorate he was an Instructor in the Poultry Husbandry Dept. at Cornell. From 1945 to 1966 he and his wife, Marion Erickson Ball, operated their own commercial hatchery and breeding farm in Owego, NY. He joined Babcock Industries in Ithaca, NY in 1966, serving as Manager of Poultry Health Research until his retirement in 1981. Active both professionally and in his community, he was a founder of the Owego Boys Club, a Director of the Tioga County Historical Society, Chairman of the Tioga County Poultry Committee, a member of the NYS Poultry Breeders Assoc., a member of Sigma Xi and a member of the Spit & Whittle Club in Trumansburg Working with other Waverly High School classmates he helped organize their 50th and 55th reunions. He and his wife frequently served as a host family to students throughout the Experiment In International Living and the American Field Service. Mr. Ball is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marion Erickson Ball, at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Ball Licorish and Thomas C. Licorish, of Quaker Town, Pa.; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Mary Ball, Locke, NY; a step-brother, Seward Larnard, Elmira, NY; several cousins. … Burial will be in the Berkshire Evergreen Cemetery, …

Aug. 31, 1999 Elmira Star Gazette - Angeline V. (Solometo) Larnard Retiree of St. Joseph’s Hospital. Age 87, of Park Place, Elmira, unexpectedly on Sunday, August 29, 1999 at her home. Her family includes her husband of nearly 59 years, Seward C. Larnard; daughter, Susan LaBore of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Pam Larnard of Horseheads; six grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Louie and Mary Solometo of Horseheads; and son-in-law, John Vasilakos of Albany. Also survived by several other family members and friends. Angeline was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Beth Vasilakos on January 16, 1997, her son-in-law, Robert LaBore on September 6, 1998 and her granddaughter, Stephanie LaBore on January 2, 1997. Mrs. Larnard was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, having been married there in November of 1940. Blessed with 3 wonderful children, she was a devoted wife and mother. Her loving ad caring personality was also evident at St. Joseph’s Hospital where she was a nurse’s aide for over 20 years. Angeline was a strong, independent person and a wonderful cook. … Interment will follow in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery.

Nov. 3, 1999 Elmira Star Gazette - Seward C. Larnard, Retiree X-Cell Dairy, Elmira Age 89 of Park Place, Elmira on Monday, November 1, 1999 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Larnard was predeceased by his wife, Angeline V. (Solometo) Larnard on August 29, 1999. His surviving family includes his daughter, Susan LaBore of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Pam Larnard of Horseheads; six grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Louie and Mary Solometo of Horseheads; son-in-law, John Vasilakos of Albany; also survived by several other family members and friends. Seward was also predeceased by his daughter, Mary Beth Vasilakos on January 16, 1997; his son-in-law, Robert LaBore on September 6, 1998 and granddaughter, Stephanie LaBore on January 2, 1997. Mr. Larnard was, for many years, a milk delivery person for X-Cell Dairy in Elmira. He attended St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads and through his retirement years enjoyed time spent with his wife and the Elmira Horizon House community. Private services at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads will take place at his family’s convenience. Interment, St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery.