THE DANSVILLE BREEZE, Dansville, Livingston Co, New York
Saturday, January 3, 1925
DANSVILLE BUSINESS MAN MET TRAGIC DEATH LAST EVENING
Harry G. HASSINGER Accidently Killed by a Fire Truck While Crossing Ossian Street
Harry G. HASSINGER, a prominent young business man of Dansville, met a tragic death last night when he was knocked down and run over by the truck of the Fearless Hook and Ladder Co. as it drew up to the scene of the fire at the Dansville Auto Supply House in Ossian street.
A passenger car had been left on the street and the fire truck swung around it just as Mr. HASSINGER, who with other citizens had rushed to join the crowd, was crossing the street.
It is believed that one wheel of the truck passed over his chest, crushing his lungs and breaking his neck. Eye witnesses claim that it was a miracle that more of the bystanders were not caught by the truck which was prevented by the standing car of taking its right-of-way course.
Mr. HASSINGER was placed in an automobile and hurried to the Dansville General Hospital where he died before any assistance could be given him.
The body was removed to the Grover undertaking rooms and at eleven o'clock last night was taken to the home in South street.
Harry Gilbert HASSINGER was born in Philadelphia May 19, 1894. The family moved to Batavia where Harry was educated in the public schools. He was married October 6, 1923 to Miss Elizabeth WADE of Geneseo. Last March Mr. HASSINGER moved to Dansville and formed a partnership with his father to engage in the jewelry business.
He was a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 115 F. & A.M. of Dansville, Dansville Royal Arch Chapter No. 91 of Dansville, Syrene Commandery of Rochester, a member of the Masonic quartet, Dansville Rotary Club, American Legion and Union Hose.
Mr. HASSINGER did his bit during the World War and served over seas. He had an unusually sweet baritone voice and with his father sang in many glee clubs and choirs.
He is survived by his wife, father and mother and three sisters, Mrs. Elroy SHAW of Batavia, Mrs. Arthur Davis of Perry and Miss Ella HASSINGER of Dansville, one brother Walter HASSINGER of Dansville, two grandparents, S. W. HASSINGER of Rochester and H.T. PHILLIBER of Elkhart, Ind.
A prayer service will be held at the family home Monday noon which will be private. The body will lie in state at the Presbyterian church from one until two o'clock. Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church at two o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. John Rayen WELCH officiating. The services at the grave will be in charge of the Masons and the American Legion. Burial will be made Greenmount.
THE PICKET LINE POST AND THE MOUNT MORRIS UNION
Mount Morris, Livingston Co, NY, (Valley of the Genesee)
Friday, January 9, 1925
Front Page
FORMER MOUNT MORRIS YOUNG MAN MET TRAGIC DEATH
IN DANSVILLE FRIDAY EVENING ON WAY TO FIRE
Harry G. HASSINGER, a former well known young man of this village and of late in business for himself at Dansville, met a tragic death Friday evening when he was knocked down and run over by the truck of the Fearless Hook and Ladder company as it drew up to the scene of a fire at the Dansville Auto Supply House in Ossian street.
A passenger car had been left on the street, and the fire truck swung around it just as Mr. HASSINGER, who with other persons had rushed to join the crowd was crossing the street. It is believed that one wheel of the truck passed over his chest, crushing his lungs and breaking his neck. Eye witnesses claim that it was a miracle that more of the bystanders were not caught by the truck which was prevented by the standing car of taking right-of-way course.
Mr. HASSINGER was placed in an automobile and hurried to the Dansville General Hospital, where he died before any assistance could be given him. The body was removed to the Groyer undertaking rooms and later taken to his late home in South street.
He was a member of the Union Hose Company, being a volunteer fireman in that organization, and when he was summoned to the fire he was just about to eat supper with other members of his family.
Harry Gilbert HASSINGER was born in Philadelphia May 19, 1894. The family moved to Batavia where Harry was educated in the public schools. Removing to Mount Morris the family lived here for several years, the young man being employed during part of that time at the store of A. H. JENKS & Sons. He also saw extensive service overseas as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces. He was married in October, 1923 to Miss Elizabeth WADE of Geneseo and the fore part of last year he went to Dansville to conduct a jewelry business with his father.
During his residence in this village he became a member of Mount Morris Lodge, No. 122, F. and A.M. continuing as such until June of last year when he became affiliated with Phoenix Lodge, No. 115, F. and A.m., of Dansville. He was also a member of Dansville Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, of Syrenne Commandery of Rochester, of the Dansville Masonic quartet, the Dansville Rotary Club and Daniel Goho Post, American Legion, of that place.
He is survived by his wife, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter HASSINGER; three sisters, Mrs. Elroy SHAW of Batavia, Mrs. Arthur DAVIS of Perry and Miss Ella HASSINGER of Dansville, one brother Walter HASSINGER of Dansville, and two grandparents, S. W. HASSINGER of Rochester and H.T. PHILLIBER of Elkhart, Ind.
A prayer service took place at the home Monday noon the service being private. The body was then taken to the Dansville Presbyterian church where it remained in state from one to two o'clock, at which time funeral services took place, with Rev. John Rayen WELCH pastor of that church officiating. The church was thronged with friends and sympathizers, some ten members of Mount Morris Lodge F. and A.M., attended the service in a body and these members of Daniel Goho Post carried the casket: Dr. J. C. DORR, Dr. Walter BUCK, Lynn E. PICKARD, Charles KNAPP, Harry MAHANEY and Fred REYNOLDS.The body was placed in the vault in Greenmount cemetery, Dansville, services at the cemetery being conducted by Phoenix Lodge and Daniel Goho Post, the Masonic choir of Mount Morris, passing through the open ranks chanting the Masonic hymns.
THE EVENING LEADER, Corning, N.Y.
Saturday, January 3, 1925
BARRY [Harry] HASSINGER, FIREMAN, STRUCK BY HOOK, LADDER TRUCK
Jeweler Hurled 60 Feet and Fatally Hurt During Blaze in Auto Supply Plant
Dansville, Jan. 3, - Barry[Harry] G. HASSINGER, a member of the Union Hose Company was fatally injured yesterday at a fire in the automobile supply company plant in Ossian street. He was unreeling a section of hose and to avoid being run over by an automobile he stepped in the path of the big hook and ladder motor truck. He was thrown 60 feet in the air.
He was taken to the Dansville General Hospital where he died soon after.
Mr. HASSINGER has a jewelry store on Main street, was about 28 years old, is survived by his wife, his parents, three sisters and a brother, Mr. Elroy SALL, Batavia, Mrs. Arthur DAVIS, Perry; Ella and Walter HASSINGER, Dansville. He is a member of Phoenix lodge the chapter and commandery.
The fire consisted of an old automobile which took fire in the building and was pushed into the road by an employe.
The DANSVILLE BREEZE, Dansville, Livingston Co, NY
Thursday, January 8, 1925
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CORONER HELD INQUEST THIS MORNING ON DEATH OF HARRY G. HASSINGER
Dr. F. R. DRIESBACH, coroner of Livingston county, assisted by District Attorney Austin ERWIN held an inquest in Police Justice ALVERSON's office this morning relative to the death of Harry HASSINGER, who was killed by being struck by a fire truck last Friday evening. Sixteen witnesses were called, twelve of whom were sworn. The concensus of opinion by Coroner and others present was that the accident was purely a matter of contributary negligence on the part of injured party for being struck by the truck driver and all others held blameless.
"His own carelessness responsible for accident." The verdict was that the car in road was not responsible for the accident. The following information was given out:
Subdivision 5, section 12; state motor law governing and regulating use of highway, provides that drivers of all vehicles hearing an alarm of fire, must drive to the curb and stop motor until entire fire department has passed, and not enter fire lines until firemen give permission.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY LEADER and The LIVINGSTON DEMOCRAT
January 4, 1920
MARRIED
Mae Olive HASSINGER and Arthur D DAVIS
PICKET LINE POST, Mt. Morris, Livingston Co, NY
1919-1921
DAVIS - HASSINGER
Well Known Young People United in Marriage Yesterday Afternoon.
A pretty wedding was solomnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J HASSINGER in Main street yesterday afternoon at two o'clock when their daughter, Mae Olive, became the bride of Mr. Arthur D DAVIS of this village. The vows were heard by the Rev. Joseph SUNTER, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Mrs. L. M. CLARK, sister of the groom, was bridesmade and Harry HASSINGER, brother of the bride, was best man.
The bride was attractively attired in a taupe travelling suit and carried a shower bouquet of whtie roses, while her maid wore a dress of green silk and carried a bouquet of pink roses.
Following the ceremony luncheon was served, and Mr. and Mrs. DAVIS left later in the afternoon on a two weeks trip which will take them to a number of interesting places. Upon returning they will be at home at No. 8 State street. Both Mr. and Mrs. DAVIS are well known young people of Mount Morris, and we join with their many friends in wishing for them a long and happy married life.
PICKET LINE POST., Mt. Morris, Livingston Co, NY
1917-1919
Miss Ella HASSINGER, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter HASSINGER of Chapel street, has finished knitting a pair of socks, which she has turned over to the local Red Cross branch. This is certanly a worthy accomplishment for this young lady.
The BINGHAMTON PRESS, Binghamton, Broome Co., New York
Friday Evening, May 26, 1944
ERNIE PYLE
FINDS REMARKABLE MEN IN BOMBER BASE IN ENGLAND
A B-26 Base in England, May 26 (By Wireless) - Sergt. Walter HASSINGER is from Hutchinson, Kans. He is 29 and in a way the most remarkable man at this station.
In the first place, he is a radio-gunner who has more missions under his belt than any other crew member here. And in the second place they say he has contributed more to satisfied living and general morale than anybody else.
What HASSINGER did was this--he spent $400 of his own money creating a little private radio station and hooking it by loud-speakers into barracks all over the place, until finally his station is heard by 1,700 men.
Over this station he rebroadasts news bulletins, repeats orders and instructions that come from headquarters, plays phonograph records, and carries on a spasmodic monologue razzing the officers and just gabbing about everything from the abominable weather to the latest guy who has wrecked a jeep.
THE DAILY NEWS, Batavia, Genesee Co., NY
Wednesday Evening, July 3, 1912
BATAVIANS TO BE WEDDED
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. HASSINGER of No. 5 1/2 Montclair avenue announced the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Bessie Florence, to Elroy SHAW of Batavia. The marriage will be solemnized on August 3d. Before leaving the Knox store, where she had been employed, Miss HASSINGER was given a shower of handsome and useful articles by her fellow employes.
AVON NEWS, Livingston Co, NY, page 8
1911-1913
SHAW-HASSINGER
The marriage of Miss Bessie F. HASSINGER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter HASSINGER of Batavia to Mr. Leroy D. SHAW, son of Mr. and Mrs. John SHAW also of that village, was solomnized at 8 o'clock Saturday evening by the Rev. C. A. JOHNSON, pastor emeritius of the First Baptist Church. The attendants were Miss Mae SHAW, sister of the bridegroom and Harry HASSINGER, brother of the bride. Miss HASSINGER is known in Avon [Livingston Co, NY], her parents having resided here for a time.
THE SUNDAY TIMES, Batavia, Genesee Co., NY
Sunday, August 4, 1912
WEDDING BELLS ON MONTCLAIR AVE.
Miss Bessie F. HASSINGER and Elroy D SHAW United in Holy Wedlock
Miss Bessie F. HASSINGER and Elroy D. SHAW were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter HASSINGER of No. 22 Montclair avenue, at 8 o'clock on Saturday evening. The Rev. Cyrus A. Johnson performed the ceremony. The bridesmaid was Miss Mae SHAW, sister of the bridegroom. Harry HASSINGER, brother of the bride, was best man. Professor LYON of St. James's church played the wedding march, and also furnished music for the evening, which was an interesting feature of the wedding.
The bride's gown was of white batiste, trimmed with embroidery and old lace. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid wore white and carried pink carnations.
The house was very tastefully decorated in old rose and white. There were about 20 guests, being immediate friends. Among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. W. HASSINGER of Rochester, grandfather and grandmother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. SHAW will reside with Mr. Shaw's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John SHAW of Clifton avenue, for the present.
THE TIMES, Batavia, Genesee Co., New York
no date
BORN
SHAW - In Batavia, on August 9, 1912, to Mr. and Mrs. Elroy SHAW, of Ellicott street, a daughter.
THE TIMES, Batavia, Livingston Co., NY, pg. 12
1913-1914
LIST OF MOVES
Elroy SHAW of No. 27 Montclair avenue has moved to Buffalo.
THE DAILY NEWS, Batavia, Genesee Co., NY
Saturday Evening, March 16, 1912
MERE MENTION
Elroy SHAW of No. 18 Clifton avenue has relinquished his position at Eugene L DEVOLL's Fenate cigar store and went to Buffalo today to take a position as manager of a tobacco store at No. 22 Chippewa street for McCormick Brothers.
THE SUNDAY TIMES, Batavia, Genesee Co., New York
Sunday, August 11, 1912
THE WALDORF CIGAR
Elroy SHAW, who was engaged as a cigar maker for Eugene DEVOLL for seven years, will begin the manufacturing of cigars at his home on Clifton avenue within a short time. Mr. SHAW will put a brand on the market to be known as the Waldorf cigar.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Thursday, January 24, 1924
ALBERT A SWARTS, 72, PROMINENT AT OLEAN, DIES AFTER ILLNESS
Olean. Jan 23, 1924 - Albert A Swarts, 72 years old, prominent in Olean Democratic circles and a 32d degree Mason, died today at his home here.
Mr. Swarts for thirty years ran a blacksmith shop near the postoffice. He had worked at his trade until a few months ago. Mr. swarts had been city overseer of the poor, county supervisor and alderman. Born at Cuba, Mr. Swartz came to Olean when 17 years old and had been a resident since that time.
THE TIMES, Batavia, Genesee Co., New York
Thursday, January 18, 1940
PERSONALS
Virginia Elizabeth SHAW, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy SHAW of 5 Jerome place, is a surgical patient at St. Jerome's Hospital.
THE TIMES, Batavia, New York
Thursday, April 22, 1937
WEDDINGS
CECERE - SHAW
Miss Nellie P. SHAW, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy SHAW of 5 Jerome Place and William L CECERE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony CECERE of 39 Liberty street were married Sunday by City Judge John B. GREELEY at his office, 53 Main street. They were attended by Miss Estelle F. SHAW and Victor L CECERE.
EVENING NEWS, North Tonawanda, Erie Co, NY
1940 Dec-May 1941
ENGAGEMENTS
SHAW-Sole - Mr. and Mrs. William J SOLE of Falconer street announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Marguerite, to Willis Elroy SHAW, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy D SHAW of Batavia.
THE TIMES, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY
Thursday, October 29, 1942
PERSONALS
Private Willis E. SHAW, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy D SHAW of 5 Jerome Place, is resting comfortably after undergoing an operation at the Station Hospital, Fort Niagr
THE TIMES, Batavia, Genesee Co., NY
Thursday, November 18, 1943
Corporal Willis E. SHAW has returned to Camp Chaffee, Ark., after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy D SHAW of 5 Jerome Place.
THE DAILY NEWS, (thedailynewsonline.com)
Serving Genesee, Wyoming and Oleans (NY) Counties
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
OBITUARIES
Grace Amelia CONLEY
BATAVIA - Grace Amelia CONLEY, 87, of Batavia died Monday (April 18, 2011) at United Memorial Medical Center.
Mrs. CONLEY was born Sept. 23, 1923, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Elroy and Bessie (HASSINGER) SHAW.
She was the wife of the late Clement "Pat" C. CONLEY, whom she married Nov. 14, 1943, in Batavia.
She was an active member of The First Baptist Church of Batavia. Mrs. CONLEY enjoyed canning and cheering for the Yankees. She will be remembered as an extremely unselfish, caring mother who had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was looking forward to attending her 70th high school reunion.
She is survived by three sons, Paul (Jeannette) CONLEY of Batavia, Carl (Karen) CONLEY of Rochester and Tom CONLEY of Elba; two daughters, Susan (Robert) FANARA of Brockport and Sally (Joseph) GIORDANO of Rochester; one sister, Virginia (Bill) MASKELL of Belleview, Fla.; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. CONLEY is preceded in death by a grandson, Adam CONLEY.
There will be no prior visitation. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at The First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main St. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852; or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home.
