FLOYD TILLOTSON

(AUG. 20, 1935)

   

   The sudden death of Floyd Tillotson last Tuesday afternoon, which occurred in the law office of H. C. & V. D. Stratton, came as a shock to the citizens of this village and the people of this vicinity as he was well known throughout Chenango county.

   For years he was associated in the cattle and lumber business with his father, the late Perry Tillotson, and his brother, Richard Tillotson.  The name, Perry Tillotson & Sons, was well known at the commission houses of New York city.  Perry Tillotson shipped cattle to New York when the consignments were taken to Catskill for loading, and to Binghamton before the branch line of the D. L. & W. railroad was built between Utica and Binghamton.

   For years Floyd Tillotson made weekly trips to and from New York in the interest of the firm.  In his dealings he personified honesty, integrity and square dealing.  He ever exemplified the cardinal virtues of right living, and was always willing to cooperate and help those needing aid.  His sympathy for those suffering and in distress appealed to his generous nature, and to lend a helping hand was a great pleasure and he responded with liberality.

   His jovial, friendly and cheerful nature endeared him, not only to his own generation, but to the younger people of this acquaintance who sought his companionship for his youthful activity and spirits, whose hearts are made sorrowful by his demise.  In his passing the community will ever revere and cherish his memory as a true friend and neighbor.

   The funeral was largely attended Friday afternoon at Seymour & Son's funeral parlors.  The profusion of flowers bore silent tribute of the love and affection held for him.

   The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Ien Macdonald, rector of Calvary Episcopal church, McDonough.

   The bearers were Attorney V. D. Stratton, Edwin Miles, Jesse Jacobs, Dr. B. A. Hall, Melville Stratton and Edward Lyon.  Burial was made in the family lot in Riverview cemetery, Oxford.

NOTE:  DATE WAS HAND-WRITTEN ON THE ARTICLE.

A SECOND ARTICLE:

Heart Attack Fatal to Floyd Tillotson

(Aug 20, 1935)

   

   Floyd Tillotson, aged 74 years, well known farmer of McDonough, died suddenly in the law office of H. C. & V. D. Stratton Tuesday afternoon shortly before 4 o'clock of a heart attack.  He had been afflicted with heart disease for several years, but was apparently enjoying good health of late.

   The funeral will be held from Seymour's funeral parlors Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in Riverview cemetery.

   Mr. Tillotson was born at Smithville January 4, 1861, the son of Perry and Clarissa Rorapaugh Tillotson.  The greater part of his life was spent as a farmer and cattle dealer.

   He was a member of the Citizens club of Oxford, members of which will act as bearers at the funeral.  Surviving is his wife, who was Lucy Arnold before her marriage; one brother, William of Mineola, L. I., and one sister, Mrs. Frank Brown of the same place.

NOTE:  DATE WAS HAND-WRITTEN ON THE ARTICLE.