Carriage House - "Whimsical Haven" of Zehr Estate

Former Carriage House

9 Athens Street Waverly, Tioga County, NY

This was the former carriage house for the mansion at 208 Chemung street.

2023, 9 Athens street, former carriage house to 208 Chemung street:

August 1925, notice the cupola on carriage house and the smaller 4 windows on bottom floor. Also, notice on main house, the back porch, one story. Mrs. Gabriel Evans, of 7 Athens street in foreground of picture, holding her granddaughter, Esther Evans.  Photo courtesy of Evans' family descendant:

"Whimsical Haven"

 Built circa 1873  - 1877

9 Athens Street Waverly, NY

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Many of the local residents still refer to it as the "Carriage House." We have named it "Whimsical Haven."

Date of construction is not known. It is not drawn on an 1869 map, though it was rare on that particular map to have the barns drawn in. Tax records indicate it was built in 1866. This is the 1869 map:

Sanborn map of 1888. Also shows the same on 1893, 1898, 1908, and 1914 maps:

In 1873, Dewitt Slaughter had his home, at 208 Chemung street, repaired and, as the newspaper article said "rebuilt would be the better word." Dewitt died in 1875, leaving the home to his son, Samuel Slaughter. In 1877, Samuel Slaughter purchased the octagon home on Chemung street (on the west side of his home) with the land to the south and west of his home. In 1878, Samuel was greatly improving his residence at 208 Chemung street and putting down a sidewalk with curbing, along with a horseblock and hitching post. In 1879, he removed the octagon house from the Chemung street yard down to 7 Athens street. In 1881, he improved his heating system and in 1883, added the iron cresting to his home. In 1887, he had his residence repainted. The residence was steadily being improved on, so it could have been any of those times, that the carriage house was built. It appears that there was an earlier barn closer to the house pre - 1874. I am guessing that the pre - 1874 barn was taken down and the new carriage house was built after Samuel's marriage to Charlotte Wells in 1873. This new carriage house could have also been part of Dewitt's wedding gift to his son and daughter-in-law as it has been said the house at 208 Chemung street was a wedding gift. Or, Samuel could have had the carriage house built after he purchased the octagon house, which I would then date it as circa 1877.

Around 1915, the carriage house was used as an automobile garage, which was when Gertrude Slaughter married George Brinker Knapp.

November 15, 1945, Gertrude Knapp sold the property to Mary Fralick, who converted the property into apartments; six in the main house, two in the former carriage house, and one in the other outbuilding. See Proprietors page and See Genealogy page, also See Mrs. Mary I. Fralick page.

Wrote on March 2013, by Tom, who moved into a home near 7 Athens street in 1942. "1942, 7 Athens street was an empty lot." "On a lower level from the residence was a large carriage house, gray in color, and in the same style as the house on the corner. I recall the carriage house having large swinging doors which were usually closed. In the six years I lived there I never saw Mrs. Knapp or her daughter outside the house, although I saw Charlotte and waited on her at Shepard Hills Country Club." "In 1947 or 1948 the carriage house was converted to a residence ..."

The large swinging barn doors were in the back of the carriage house. They were replaced by the back staircase to the second floor and the two enclosed back porches at the time of converting the former carriage house into two apartments, one apartment on the first floor and one on the second floor.

This picture was taken during the conversion of the carriage house into two apartments around 1945-1950. Photo courtesy of Scott Lawrence:

April 4, 1947 The Evening Times - Mary Ann Meyer, Keuka college student, majoring in nursing, is spending the Easter vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David C. Meyer of 9 Athens street.

Feb. 9, 1948 The Evening Times - Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. David Meyer, 9 Athens street, have returned home after spending a few days in New York City.

March 3, 1948 The Evening Times -  Miss Mary Ann Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Meyer of 9 Athens street, Waverly, received her nurses cap at Wilson Memorial hospital, Johnson City, this past Sunday.

March 23, 1948 The Evening Times - Dave Meyer reporting that probable surface water has seeped into the cellar of his dwelling on Athens street in Waverly, and hoping the rains have gone.

March 29, 1948 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. David C. Meyer of 9 Athens street, Waverly, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ann, to Kenneth A. Chantler, son of Mrs. Paul Chantler of 29 Cadwell avenue, and the late Mr. Chantler. The engagement was made known at a tea given at the home of the bride-elect, Saturday afternoon from 3 until 5 o’clock.  Miss Meyer was graduated from Chambersburg high school and attended Keuka college. She is now a student nurse at the Wilson memorial hospital, Johnson City. Mr. Chantler is power sales engineer with the western division of the New York State Electric and Gas corporation, stationed in Lockport, N. Y. He is a graduate of Waverly high school in the class of 1943 and of Cornell university in 1945. He was commissioned an ensign in the U. S. N. R. and served 8 months in the Philippines.

From a 1948 directory: renting in the former carriage house at 9 Athens street Waverly, NY, were David C. Meyer (Elizabeth S.), manager of Gas Light Co. of Waverly and Valley Cities Gas Co.; Mary A. Meyer, student; and Family #2  Paul L. Lipp (Helen J.), prop. of Otto Reig Tool & Dye Co. (Athens, PA., with office in Waverly at 105 Howard street)

It is possible that the Meyer's and the Lipp's were the first tenants in the newly converted former carriage house into apartments.

Sept. 16, 1948 The Evening Times - Portable washing machine, $15.00; Westinghouse hand vacuum cleaner, $20.00. P. Lipp, 9 Athens St., Waverly. Phone 103-J

Extra on Paul L. Lipp:

1948 directory - Otto Reig (Norma), emp. Manoil Mfg. Co., home at 105 Howard street Waverly, NY

March 17, 1948 The Evening Times - Claude Stroup, executive president of VEDA, delivered an address before 40 members of the Men’s club of the Waverly Presbyterian church last evening … hope of VEDA to attract new industries to the Valley area … J. Warren Knapp, club president, presided at the meeting and introduced George Failey, Otto Rieg and Paul Lipp as guests for the evening. …

Jan. 8, 1949 The Evening Times - Modern 4 room apartment with oil heat. Range, refrigerator. Adults only. Inquire 9 Athens St., Waverly. Phone 477-J

March 9, 1949 The Evening Times - Girl Scout troop - … The Troop will, weather permitting, hold a hike and outdoor cook Saturday afternoon. Members are to meet at the home of Bette Meyer on Athens street at 12:30 p.m. (9 Athens street - owned by Mrs. Mary I. Fralick)

July 1, 1949 The Ithaca Journal - 1948 Chevrolet - Maroon convertible; radio, heater, low pressure tires, other extras, 11,000 miles; perfect condition. $1,950. 9 Athens St., Waverly, N. Y. Phone 452

July 15, 1949 The Evening Times - David C. Meyer, manager of the Valley Cities Gas company and the Gas Light Company of Waverly, announced his resignation today effective Aug. 12, to accept a position with the Sayre Water Company and the Sayre Land company. Mr. Meyer is a graduate in mechanical engineering of Swarthmore college and formerly connected with the United Gas Improvement company and Day and Zimmerman of Philadelphia, Stone, and Webster, Inc., of New York city, and other consulting engineers. After a short vacation Mr. Meyer, who is a licensed professional engineer, will assume his new duties with the Land and Water companies. Mr. Meyer came to the Valley March 1, 1946, to become manager of the gas firms. He and Mrs. Meyer, who reside at 9 Athens street, Waverly have one daughter, now in nurse training at Wilson Memorial hospital, Johnson City. He expects to move to Sayre in the near future. Mr. Meyer is now president of the Sayre Rotary club, and is a director of the Sayre Chamber of Commerce and of the Valley Economic Development association.
(By 1951, David C. Meyer (Elizabeth) asst. gen. mgr. Sayre Land and Sayre Water Co. were at 802 N. Elmer Ave. Sayre, PA.)

Myer: Nov. 21, 1964 The Evening Times - Mrs. Elizabeth S. Meyer, 60, of 802 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, wife of David C. Meyer, general manager of the Sayre Water Co., died last night at 6:15 at the Tioga General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Harrisburg, she had been a resident of the Valley for the past 18 years, coming from Chambersburg to Waverly and then moving to Sayre in 1949. Mrs. Meyer was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waverly, the Rotary Anns of Sayre, the Shepard Hills Country Club auxiliary, and was active in the Waverly Free Library and the American Association of University Women of Waverly. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Roy Walls of Waverly; three grandchildren, Michael, David and Diann Walls; and several cousins. … Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery, Waverly. - Nov. 24, 1964 The Evening Times - Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Meyer of 802 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Kolb-Allgeier Funeral Service, 445 Waverly St., Waverly. Rev. John Bartholomew, pastor of the Sayre Presbyterian Church, Sayre, officiated. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly. Pallbearers were James Jewell, Ellsworth Gamester, Myron Handrick, George West, George Kohler and Francis Gibbs. (As early as 1947, David Meyer and his family were renting the newly renovated former carriage house at 9 Athens st. Waverly. By 1951, David C. Meyer (Elizabeth) asst. gen. mgr. Sayre Land and Sayre Water Co. were at 802 N. Elmer Ave. Sayre, PA.) - Jan. 20, 1967 The Evening Times -  David C. Meyer, general manager of the Sayre Land and Water Company, announced his retirement yesterday after 18 years of service with the company. His retirement will be effective Feb. 1. Mr. Meyer came to the Valley in March 1946 as manager of the Valley Cities Gas Company and the Gas Light Company. He left that position in 1949 to assume the general manager post with the Sayre Land and Water Company. A graduate of Swarthmore College in mechanical engineering, Mr. Meyer now plans to devote more time to private engineering services rather than on weekends as he has been doing. Mr. Meyer is a member of the Athens-Sayre Joint Sewer Authority and the Sayre Planning Commission. He is a former president of the Sayre Rotary Club and former director of the Sayre Chamber of Commerce and Valley Economics and Development Association. Mr. Meyer stated that he will be doing some traveling in the near future, especially to the south during the winter weather. He and his wife reside at 204 Warren St., Sayre.

1950 directory: Mrs. George B. Knapp at 9 Athens street, 270-J Phone

See Genealogy page and See Knapp Family page

April 7, 1950 census - renting at 9 Athens street: family 1 - Gertrude S. Knapp 59 yo. widow; daughter Charlotte S. Knapp 24 yo. single never married, other listed for occupation See Proprietors page; family 2 at 9 1/2 Athens street, upstairs apartment - Rodney T. Bidlack 22 yo., lab technician at hospital; wife Mildred F. 23 yo.; daughter Janet M., born in Wisconsin

April 14, 1950 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bidlack of 9 Athens street have moved to 115 Pennsylvania avenue, Athens.

Rodney Bidlack: 1948 directory - Rodney Bidlack student at 110 Chemung st. Athens, PA.; LaVerne and Inez Bidlack. 1951 directory - Rodney L. Bidlack (Mildred) lab tech. RPH living at 110 Pennsylvania ave. Athens borough, PA.  Nov. 13, 1957 The Evening Times - Former Athenian Elected Mayor Of City in Iowa. Rodney Bidlack, son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Bidlack of Chemung street, Athens, was elected mayor of Coralville, Ial, in the elections on Tuesday. A resident of Coralville for the past six and a half years, Mr. Bidlack formerly served on the city council, having been appointed a councilman in June, 1955, and being elected to a full term in the fall of that year. He is now chairman of the finance committee of the council. He has been employed for the last seven years in a research laboratory at the university of Iowa, as head technician in charge of extensive advanced research in blood cell studies. He also has managed a drive-in theater in Coralville for the last five years. After serving in the Army Medical corps on Guam, Mr. Bidlack was graduated from the Gradwohl School of Laboratory Technology in St. Louis, and also attended the University of Iowa. He is the father of four daughters. He is a member of the National Association of American Medical Technologists, the Iowa City Realty Board, Coralville Commercial club, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Moose, and various Masonic bodies.

Aug. 11, 1950 The Evening Times - Waverly - Al Bernstein of New York city is visiting his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Helfner of Athens street (9 1/2 Athens street)

Jan. 30, 1951 The Evening Times - Modern Furnishings Place Stamp of Originality on Waverly Apartment. You don’t have to live in a rambling ranch-type home to use modern designs in furniture and decorating. A four-room upstairs apartment can be furnished in the latest fashion, and with surprising ease, your new blonde-wood-frame chairs and sofas will fit in with the lines of a rook that was built dozens of years ago. Proof of this may be found in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jules Helfner, 9 Athens street, Waverly. The Helfners have a four-room apartment, and it’s upstairs, but once you climb the stairs and enter their indoors porch, the resemblance to the usual second story walk-up ends. Like a page from a bulletin at the Modern Arts Museum, their color-conscious living-dining room takes you to California or Mexico. Green-gold bamboo design wallpaper sets the pattern of elegance, and is set off by the dark green-painted woodwork. An Orozco painting “Zapatista,” echoes the color scheme of the room, which is cocoa, shades of green and gold. The free-form sofa is in cocoa, its two rounded-end sections divided by a bleached oak table. Atop the table is a novel flower-design lamp, which has a gilt base fashioned as a flower stem and with red glass shades in the shape of the flowers themselves. The coffee table, also free-form, is in tropical Korina wood. Like the sofa, the chairs in the living room have all foam-rubber seats. A handsome easy chair in a square shape is covered in a deep green, gold-laced fabric and has a bleached oak and glass combination table beside it. Two more large chairs, covered in a tropical leaf material of hunter green, olive and chartreuse with burgundy and red, have arms of part-fabric and part bleached wood, in a square design. Above these chairs is a copper plaque of an African maiden, in Rabajes copper. The living room and dining room are made spacious because there is no wall between them. Division of the two rooms is made by four gold and green twisted satin ropes, stretched from floor to ceiling. This simple but effective method of separating the rooms was devised by Mrs. Helfner, and executed by her husband, with a little imagination, scotch tape and some cup-hooks to fasten the ropes to floor and ceiling. Wallpaper also heightens the division of the rooms. The dining alcove has an Oriental print wallpaper, with a yellow background and green and white figures. It blends with the bamboo paper in the living room and forms an elegant background for the black lacquer and yellow leather dining table and chairs. The table has a black formica top and its edge is gold metal trimmed. A huge oblong of a storage dresser fills the wall at one end of the bedroom in the Helfner residence. Of solid mahogany bleached grey, it has a mirror running its full length, and framed in the same wood. Sliding doors at the front of the dresser reveal dozens of small pull-out stage drawers. The bed and another dresser are also in grey bleached mahogany in a “picture frame” design which offers the advantage of  recesses at the base of each unit for toe-room, as is used in many kitchen units. Three solid rose-papered walls are varied with a cornstalk pattern in rose and blue as the headboard wall for the bed. Free-form lamps are also used to light this room. Dominant colors in the bathroom are royal blue cabinets with chartreuse accents. The kitchen’s color scheme is green and yellow.

1951 directory: Mrs. George B. Knapp, Charlotte S. Knapp on first floor of former carriage house and Jules Helfner (Sylvia B.), emp. Lehigh Valley, on the second floor. After selling the estate, Mrs. Gertrude Knapp went to 470 Pennsylvania ave. to live temporarily until moving back to her former estate in one of the newly converted apartments in the main house for a short time, and then moved down into their former carriage house, before leaving their family's estate and moving into apartments at 436 Pennsylvania Avenue (no longer standing) in Waverly. It seems like it would have been a strange transition for Mrs. Gertrude Knapp and her daughter Miss Charlotte Knapp, renting an apartment in their former home, where they both were born and raised. 

March 19, 1951 The Evening Times - Waverly - Miss Shirley Helfner of Brooklyn is spending a few days with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Helfner of Athens street.

March 29, 1951 The Evening Times - An account of the history and activities of the Red Cross was given to members of Carantouan DAR at their meeting this week at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Knapp, 9 Athens street, Waverly. Mrs. George Edsall, regent, presided and conducted the business session, at which committee reports were given and letters from Crossnore and Tamassee schools read by Mrs. Knapp. Mrs. John Krill read the president’s message which cited the present need for patriotic service. Mrs. Carl Coots, Red Cross director in Waverly, traced the history of the Red Cross organization and described its many services, which include home nursing, nutrition, canteens, first aid, blood program and production corps. She showed how local chapters help families of servicemen by contacting them on the battlefronts, and aiding in establishing allotment and insurance claims. The aid given in 1946 to flood victims at the Cannon Hole was mentioned by Mrs. Coots as well as instances when the Red Cross aided fire victims in the area. The Red Cross was responsible for saving a load of perishable goods left in the Valley when a truckman became ill and was taken to a local hospital. After contacting the trucker’s family, the Red Cross obtained a bonded local trucker to continue to New York with the goods and deliver them in good shape, she said. The talk was followed by a social hour, with refreshments served by the following committee: Mrs. Lewis Atwater, Mrs. Frank Merriam, Mrs. Howard DeWitt and Mrs. Manley Brink.

Oct. 3, 1951 The Evening Times - Born to Jules and Sylvia Bernstein Helfner of 9 Athens street, Waverly, a daughter Saturday in the Robert Packer hospital. (Jules Helfner born in 1924, died in 1978. Sylvia B. Helfner died Nov. 9, 2001. They are buried in New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon, Suffolk county, NY.)

More on Jules Helfner: 1950 census - 714 S. Main street Athens, PA - F. Isabel Wass 62 yo. widow; lodger Jules Helfner 24 yo., electrical engineer apprentice; lodger Sylvia Helfner 23 yo., first and second grade teacher. - Jan. 12, 1950 The Evening Times - They Were Both There Story of GI’s Rescue in Germany Has Dramatic Ending in Valley. A dramatic finish to an incident of the past war was furnished the other day when Jules Helfner of New York city, now of Athens, and Bill McGavin of Wilkes-Barre, met in the Sayre Lehigh Valley shops. The two men, electrical engineers and special apprentices at the shops were exchanging war reminiscences following their casual introduction and discovered that they both has seen action in the same section of Germany, as soldiers in the First army. Jules was a first aid man and a litter bearer in the 415th regiment of the 104th Infantry division. There followed many questions of “Do you remember this and were you ever in this town” and each time one or the other would bring forth an incident of their experiences. When Bill McGavin asked Jules if he was ever in Merkin following the Battle of the Roer River, Jules said he didn’t know the town too well. “That was the place, wasn’t it,” he asked, “where we crept over the slit trenches of the Germans and hid in the cellars? I recall that in the morning they came out for roll call, and we blasted them all over the place.”  “It’s funny’,  he went on, “now that you mention it, but the only other thing I remember from that town is that once when I had a few hours leave I started out exploring and went down into the bombed-out cellar of this house. Thought maybe I could find a bottle of wine.” He laughed. “I just got down there when I saw this GI lying in a bin of potatoes. He sure had got it. Shot through the guts and a big hole in his back. He was out and in pretty bad shape. I gave him a shot of sulfa and bandaged him up a little and had one heck of a time getting him out of the cellar and finding a litter for him. Finally got him on the way to the hospital, but lost my desire for any further investigation. I often wondered if he pulled out of it.” Bill didn’t say anything of a minute, a far away look came in his eyes as he said, “Helfner, that guy lived. I was the GI you dragged out of the cellar.”

Nov. 23, 1951 The Evening Times - Drop-Leaf mahogany table, practically new, coffee table and a few other household items. Phone 317-R  W. McEnerney or inquire 9 Athens St., Waverly (In 1948, W. McEnerney was in the main house of the estate at 208 Chemung street, first floor west side, advertising items for sale saying that he was moving to Florida.)

Nov. 28, 1952 The Evening Times - Born to Thomas and Madelyne Carter Toole of 9 Athens street, Waverly, a son Tuesday in the Robert Packer Hospital.  - A niece of Madelyn, which also happens to be my cousin-in-law, yes, small world, told me that it was Thomas jr. who was born here and he passed away in 2020. She also told me that her Aunt and Uncle moved around quite a bit and that her uncle was a barber.
Toole: Madeline Carter Toole was 5 years, old from 1930 census, living with her parents and siblings in Auburn, Susquehanna county, PA.; Claud Carter 45 yo. farmer; wife Ethel M. 44 yo.; daughter Pauline H. 19 yo.; daughter Marion L. 16 yo.; son Harland E. 12 yo.; daughter Charlotte E. 8 yo.; daughter Madelyne L. 5 yo.; sister Nellie Carter 65 yo., dress maker at home. Madelyne Carter Toole was born Nov. 19, 1924 and is buried in Retta Cemetery, Retta PA. She died Oct. 10, 2013. Madelyne Carter and Thomas E. Toole were married in May 1946 when they were to make their home in Sayre, PA. -  May 7, 1946 The Evening Times - Madelyne Carter And T. E. Toole Wed in Rectory. Miss Madelyne Lois Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Carter of Montrose, RD 4, and Thomas E. Toole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Toole, 207 Allison street, Sayre, were married Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in the rectory of the Church of the Epiphany. Rev. John J. Gough, pastor of the church, performed the marriage ceremony. Miss Leona Allen of Sayre was maid of honor, and Joseph W. Toole, of Elmira, was his brother’s best man. The bride wore an aqua street-length suit of silk mesh material with black accessories, and an orchid corsage. Her maid of honor also wore an aqua street-length suit of silk with gray accessories, and a corsage of yellow roses. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast for the bridal party was held at the Silver Grill in South Waverly. After a wedding trip through upper New York state, the bridal couple will make their home in Sayre. Pre-nuptial events included a shower given for the bride at the Nurses’ Home in Sayre by Miss Martha Mull and Miss Allen. The bride is a graduate of Montrose High school and the Robert Packer training school for nurses, class of 1945. The bridegroom is a graduate of Sayre High School. He recently returned from four years service with the U. S. Navy, and is employed at the Swift Lubricator company in Elmira. - Feb. 26, 1987 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Thomas Edward Toole Sr., 64, formerly of Vestal, died Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the V. A. Hospital in Bath, N. Y. Survived by his wife, Madelyne Lois; daughter and son-in-law, Madelyne and Gene Raymond, Warren Center, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas e. Toole Jr. and Kate Toole, of Apalachin; daughter and son-in-law, Josephine and Dennis Doris, Apalachin; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Toole, China Lake, CA; 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Leona Mulvey, Auburn, N. Y., Rita Ross, Waverly, NY, Katherine Dunfee, Sayre, PA; two brothers, Robert and Richard, both of Athens, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was a former popular Front St., Vestal barber. Veteran of the U. S. Navy, having serviced 4 yrs. in the Pacific Theatre, WWII, with 15 major battle stars. Member of the VFW and American Legion Service. Funeral services will be held in Chapel at VA Hospital in Bath, NY at 11 a.m. Friday morning. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the VA Medical Center, Bath, NY. - Oct. 2013 Find A Grave and Published in the Sayre Morning Times - Madelyne “Mickey” (Carter) Toole, 88, of Apalachin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, surrounded by family at the Ideal Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her parents, Claude and Ethel Carter; her three sisters and brother; son-in-law, Dennis Doris of Apalachin, as well as her husband, Thomas E. Toole, formerly of Vestal. She is survived by her four children; Madelyn Raymond of Owego, Thomas and Kate Toole of Homer, N. Y., Josephine Doris of Apalachin, and Michael and Susan Toole of Salpulpa, Ok. Madelyn was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. We are better people for having her in our lives and she will be deeply missed. Mickey was an RN for over 30 years at Wilson Hospital, UHS. She loved caring for others and guiding those who worked with her and for her in the loving, and professional endeavor of caring for those who were in her care. The calling hours are 2 to 4pm. this Sunday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2013, at the Coleman & Daniels funeral home on Rt. 434 in Apalachin with funeral service Monday morning, Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be immediately following the service in her family plot in Retta, Pa. Siblings: Pauline Carter Erb, Charlotte Carter Westcott, Marion Carter Hollet, Harland Carter.

Dec. 18, 1952 The Evening Times - About 8:30 fireman were called again to the home of Thomas E. Toole at 9 Athens street where a plugged oil burner had set off a smoke smudge. There was no fire involved.

Jan. 7, 1953 Elmira Advertiser - Doctor Begins Interning At Sayre’s Guthrie Clinic. Dr. Ralph M. Scott has begun a rotating internship at the Guthrie Clinic of the Robert Packer Hospital as of Jan. 1. Dr. Scott graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in June, 1950. Before entering medical training, he spent three years in the Navy. He was discharged in 1946 as a lieutenant junior grade. Before coming to Sayre, Dr. Scott spent 18 months studying tuberculosis at the Blue Ridge Sanatorium at Charlottesville, Va. Dr. Scott and his family are residing at 9 Athens St., Waverly. (They were living here in 1954 also. Dr. Scott died on Aug. 15, 2019 at his home in Louisville, KY.)

1953 directory: 9 Athens street, On second floor - Aloys A. Kraus (Agnes T.), brakeman Erie Rail Road and on first floor, Ralph Scott (Alice)

Mr. A. Kraus, with his son, Bill Kraus, visited in 2012 to check on our progress. Mr. Kraus lived on the second floor of former carriage house:

2012, Mr. Kraus (in middel) with his son, Bill Kraus, visiting with me (Amy). Mr. Kraus lived on the second floor (9 1/2 Athens street) of carriage house around 1953. His former apartment is shown in background of photo:

More on Al Kraus:

Feb. 3, 1950 Marshfield News-Herald, Wisconsin - Greetings From “Al” Editor, News-Herald: Just a few lines to let all you dear people know that I’m happy to be back at my job and what my job is all about here in New York State. I am foreman of a highly developed but small farm, producing 500 pounds of milk daily, 250 eggs daily, 100 broilers weekly, 200 registered Berkshires yearly, and each year we sell over $5,000 worth of vegetables. We have our own two restaurants which take all we produce. Isn’t that some farm for being only 35 acres? Even with all this activity I save time to read the Marshfield News-Herald from cover to cover. Sure miss you good folks around Marshfield. So with this I will have to close for now with howdy dear folks, friends, and neighbors back home. “Al” Aloys Krause, foreman O’Brien’s Valley View Farm Waverly, New York.

Oct. 13, 1955 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - property transfers … Clifford H. and Lillian Marston of Waverly to Al Aloys and Agnes Kraus, property in the Village of Waverly. From 1958 directory - Aloysius A. Kraus (Agnes T.) clerk for ERR living at 532 Clark st. Waverly. Oct. 30, 1958 Evening Times - Born to Al and Agnes Driscoll Kraus of 532 Clark street, Waverly, a son this morning at St. Joseph’s hospital, Elmira.

Dec. 24, 2016 Elmira Star Gazette - Aloysius A. “Al” Kraus, 89, of Waverly, NY passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Elderwood Nursing Facility in Waverly. Al was born at his grandparent’s home in Rozellville, WI on March 4, 1927 the son of Otto Kraus and Gertrude VanDerLoo Kraus. In early years, Al worked on the O’Brien Farm and at the Grand Union Market in Waverly. He was later employed by PAXAR in South Waverly and the Erie Lackawanna Railroad which became Conrail until his retirement. Al served as the dedicated caretaker of St. James Cemetery in Waverly for 56 years until his retirement in 2009. He assumed great pride, paying attention to detail and was always willing to be of helpful assistance to others in caring for the cemetery. Al was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Waverly, the Stamp Club at St. James School, and Knights of Columbus. Al had a passion for gardening and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Al’s family includes: 5 children; John (Patti) Krause of West Springfield, MA, Mary (Randy) Benjamin of Waverly, William Krause of Waverly, Joe (Paula) Krause of Athens Township, Michael Kraus of Waverly, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, brothers, Adolph (Marion) Kraus of Marshfield, WI, Donald Kraus of Hewitt, WI, Otto (Vicki) Kraus of Cottage Grove, WI, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Agens Driscoll Kraus in 1972, great grandson, Austin Campbell, daughter-in-law, Ann Kraus, and sisters-in-law, Kathleen Driscoll and Marjorie Kraus. … Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Waverly. …

Sept. 24, 1953 Elmira Advertiser - St. Joseph’s Hospital - A son, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1953, to Dr. Ralph and Alice Francisco Scott of 9 Athens St., Waverly

Jan. 12, 1954 The Evening Times - Dr. Ralph M. Scott began his residency in radiology at Robert Packer Hospital - Guthrie Clinic Jan. 1, upon the completion of his internship at the hospital. Prior to entering his internship at the Packer hospital, Dr. Scott was a member of the staff of the Blue Ridge Sanatorium, Charlottesville, Va. He received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia and his doctor of medicine from the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Scott served for three years in the Navy and was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant (j. g.) Dr. and Mrs. Scott and their two children reside at 9 Athens street, Waverly.
(Dr. Ralph M. Scott and Alice Francisco Scott had a daughter, Susan Taylor Scott born in 1951 in Virginia. Susan passed away on April 10, 2020. The Scott’s moved to Chicago, IL. after leaving Waverly. - July 6, 1955 The Evening Times - Property transfers … Ralph M. Scott and Alice F. Scott to Nancy Leonard, village of Waverly … Mrs. Nancy Leonard was later at 436 Clark st., so not sure what property this was. - July 16, 1960 The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY - Dr. Ralph M. Scott of Chicago began work yesterday as director of the Medical Center’s new cancer-research and treatment center. The $250,000 cancer center is not yet a reality, but Dr. Scott will help in planning and setting it up. He also has been named associate professor of radiology at the University of Louisville Medical School and chief of the radiation-treatment section at General Hospital. … - Aug. 18, 2019 The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky - Ralph Mason Scott, M.D. 97, of Louisville, KY, died August 15 at his home. He was born to the late Benjamin T. and Hazel M. Scott on November 23, 1921 at Lee Mont Virginia. After graduating from Parksley (Virginia) High School, Ralph enrolled at the University of Virginia, but due to interruption by WWII did not graduate until the Fall of 1947. During the War, Ralph served in the Navy as a landing boat officer on an assault transport. He was involved in the landings on Iwo Jima, Okinawa and in the initial occupation of Japan. Ralph entered the Medical College of Virginia in 1946 and received an MD in 1950. During his first year of Medical School, Ralph married Alice Francisco, a union which would last until her death in 2013, and which produced three children - Susan, Ralph, Jr. and John. In 2015, Ralph married Dr. Betty Wolfe Long. He is survived by Betty, and her children Leslie Olson (Ray), Beth Long (David Dearner), Glenn Long (Denise), and by his daughters Susan Scott, his son John Scott and daughters-in-law Ann Torres and Eun Mi Yu. Before coming to Louisville, Ralph did a radiology residency at the Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie clinic in Sayre, PA. Then, further residency in radiation therapy at the University of Chicago and The Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute in Manchester, England. Professionally, Ralph has held many academic positions including Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, Professor and Chair in Radiation Oncology at the University of Louisville, Professor and Chair at the University of Maryland, Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of Cincinnati, and Professor Emeritus of Radiation Oncology at the University of Louisville. He also served on the staff of Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, at the National Cancer Institute as Program Director for Radiation Therapy in the Division of Cancer Research, Resources and Centers, and as the first Director of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center in Louisville. He was a member of many radiological societies and served on the American Board of Radiology where he was President from 1972 through 1974. He has served on many boards including Dayspring, LADD and Seven Counties Services. A scholarship has been endowed in his name at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. … - April 19, 2020 The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky - Susan Taylor Scott, 68, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2020 at Norton Hospital Downtown where she was transferred to from her home at Treyton Oak Towers. She was born to the late Dr. Ralph M. Scott and Alice Francisco Scott on October 27, 1951 in Richmond, VA. Susan spent her childhood in Richmond, VA., Waverly, NY, Chicago, IL. and Manchester England before settling in Louisville, KY. She was a graduate of Seneca High School. Though handicapped since her birth Susan traveled widely, was on a bowling team, participated in Exceptional Equitation, was an award winning volunteer at the Jewish Community Center in Louisville and an advocate for persons with disabilities in Frankfort, KY. She was just a really nice person who wanted to get to know every one that she met and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was predeceased in death by her brother, Ralph M. Scott Jr., and her parents. She is survived by her brother, John T. Scott, his wife Ann Torres, of Louisville, KY, and her sister-in-law, Eun Mi Yu of Washington, DC. Sue would have wanted to acknowledge her dear and caring friend Barb Kruse, her caregiver and friend Cindy Erickson and the entire staff at Treyton Oak Towers. Due to government guidelines pertaining to COVID19, there will be a private interment at Cave Hill Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Pearson’s.

March 2, 1954 Elmira: A son, Monday, Mar. 1, 1954, to Aloys and Agnes Driscoll Kraus of 9 Athens St., Waverly. (second floor of 9 Athens St. = 9 1/2 Athens street Waverly, NY)

April 28, 1954 The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. - Wanted To Rent - Physician Desires either 2 bedroom ground floor apt. with playroom or 3 bedroom apt. or twin or single house. Must have play yard & garage by July 1. Prefer within walking distance of stores. Rental to $100. Best reference available. Send Details to J. A. Young, M. D. 9 Athens St., Waverly, New York.

Feb. 18, 1955 The Evening Times - Mrs. Forrest M. Theobald of Raub, North Dakota, is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. J. Allan Young of 9 Athens street. Mrs. Theobald has spent the past several months visiting her children in Bushnell, Ill. and Schenectady, N. Y. She will stay in Waverly for several weeks before returning to Chicago where she will pick up her car for the return drive to her home.
Margaret (Patricia) Theobald married Jack A. Young on Feb. 21, 1951. There were still living at 9 Athens st. in 1958; Jack A. (Margaret J.) resident physician RPH Sayre,Pa.
(1940 census at Loquemont, McLean county, North Dakota; Forrest M. Theobald 54 yo. farmer, wife Esra M. 49 yo., daughter Mabel 21 yo., son Gerald W. 16 yo., daughter Helen F. 14 yo., daughter Margaret J. 12 yo.)

Feb. 20, 1955 The Evening Times - Mrs. Forrest M. Theobald of Ruab, North Dakota, is visiting her son-n-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. J. Allan Young of 9 Athens St., Waverly. Mrs. Theobald has spent the past several months visiting her children.

May 4, 1955 & May 31, 1955 The Evening Times - Modern heated apartment at 9 Athens St., Waverly, Adults. Call 1169-J
June 6, 1955 The Evening Times - Modern heated apartment at 9 Athens St., Waverly, Adults. Call 1169-J

July 5, 1955 The Evening Times - New Interns and Residents at RPH. … Those who have completed a year internship here and are staying for further training are Richard F. Dahlen, a graduate of the University of Illinois, who will take a residency in internal medicine; Daniel A. Heryford, graduate of the University of Oregon, residency in radiology; Brooks V. Klostermyer, Hahnemann Medical College, internal medicine; Catherine Silliman, Woman’s Medical College, internal medicine; Jack A. Young, Northwestern University, anesthesiology. … (Around this time and into 1958, Daniel A. Heryford and Jack A. Young lived at 9 Athens street. Brooks V. Klostermyer lived in one of the apartments at 208 Chemung st.)

Aug. 10, 1955 The Evening Times - Apply For Marriage License. - Daniel Albert Heryford of Sayre and Carol Katurah Heryford of Sayre RD 2. (They lived at 9 Athens st. after their marriage.)

Dec. 21, 1955 The Evening Times - Born to Dr. Jack and Patricia Theobald Young of 9 Athens street, Waverly, a son today in the Robert Packer Hospital. Dr. Young is an intern at the hospital.

Dec. 22, 1955 Elmira Star Gazette - Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre - A son, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1955, to Jack and Patricia Theobald Young of 9 Athens St., Waverly.

1956 directory: 9 Athens st. - Daniel Heryford (Carol) emp. RPH; Jack A. Young (Margaret J.) res. phys. RPH (Both tenants still here in 1958.)

October 9, 1957 The Evening Times - Dr. Jack Young, a member of the anesthesiology staff of the Robert Packer Hospital, spoke to the Sayre Rotary Club yesterday at its regular meeting in the Iron Kettle Inn. Dr. Young discussed the various types of anesthesia used in hospitals today and showed slides illustrating his talk. … (Dr. Young lived at 9 Athens st.)

Nov. 9, 1957 Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News - Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Heryford, 9 Athens street, Waverly, N. Y., a son, November 8.

Jan. 25, 1958 Elmira Star Gazette - Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre: A Son, Friday, Jan. 24, 1958, to Jack and Margaret Theobald Young of 9 Athens St., Waverly.

Jan. 27, 1958 Elmira Star Gazette - Fun For Somebody, At Least - Forrest Young, 2, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Young of 9 Athens St., Waverly, is taken for a ride in the snow by his grandmother, Mrs. Eva Theobold of Raub, N. D. (Pic of the grandmother pulling him in a sleigh.)

1958 directory: Daniel Heryford (Carol) res. physician RPH, resident radiologist, Jack A. Young (Margaret J.) res. physician RPH

Heryford: April 26, 1959 Albuquerque Journal, New Mexico - County Heart Assn. to Hear AHA Executive … annual meeting of the Bernalillo County Heart Assn. meeting … Following her talk, officers and directors for the coming year will be elected. … Nominated for the board of directors are: Robert B. Briscoe, Dr. Merril W. Brown, Dr. James K. Conrad, Dr. Daniel A. Heryford, Mrs. Allan Leach, Mrs. H. E. Shillander, Dr. Matthew A. Tandysh, Dr. Clyde Tomlin and James Trump. The Bernalillo County Heart Assn. is a voluntary health agency affiliated with the New Mexico Heart Assn. and the American Heart Assn. … April 28, 1959 newspaper said they were all elected to the board.

April 25, 1958 The Morning Call, Allentown, PA - Physician - Desires either 2 bedroom ground floor apt. with playroom or 3 bedroom apt. or twin or single house. Must have play yard & garage by July 1. Prefer within walking distance of stores. Rental to $100. Best reference available. Send details to J. A. Young, M. D. 9 Athens St., Waverly, New York

May 31, 1958, new ownership - Robert G. Callison and Vera C. Callison

See Proprietors page and See The Callison's page

1958,  Athens street, former carriage house at far right of picture, 9 Athens street:

July 18, 1960 The Evening Times - Born to William and Marita Jane Hoover Hansen III of 9 Athens street, Waverly, a son Saturday at the Tioga County General Hospital.

Hansen: William E. Hanson III graduated in 1955 from Sayre High school. In Dec. 1956, William E. Hanson III of 306 Allison street, Sayre, was included on the dean’s list at Rochester Business College. In 1958, Miss Hoover was a senior at Union high school, Union, N. J. William was employed by Penn York Valley Motors. Dec. 30, 1958 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hoover of 1149 Magie avenue, Union,  N. J., announce the engagement of their daughter, Marita Jane Hoover, to William E. Hansen Jr., of 306 Allison street, Sayre. Miss Hoover is a senior at Union high school, Union, N. J. Mr. Hansen is a graduate of Sayre Area Joint high school and Rochester Business Institute and is currently employed by Penn York Valley Motors. A June wedding is being planned. - Marita Hoover married William Hansen in June of 1959. - Oct. 7, 1959 The Evening Times - William E. Hansen III has been named agent in the Pennsylvania Valley towns by the Nationwide Insurance company. He will be associated with A. C. Goodrich of Waverly, with whom he will share an office on Broad street, but will confine his activities to Pennsylvania. Mr. Hansen is a graduate of Sayre high school, class of 1955, and of Rochester Business Institute, 1957. He was previously employed at the Penn-York Valley Motors. - March 22, 1960 The Evening Times - Advertisement for Life Insurance by Nationwide, William Hansen III Box 63, Sayre, Pa.

Nov. 26, 1960 The Evening Times - 1958 Ford Tudor sedan, 6 cylinder, automatic transmission. A-1 condition - by owner. Will consider trade in. 9 Athens Street, Waverly

1961 directory: Gerald M. Maloney (Emma L.) emp. NYCity and  9 1/2 Athens st. William E. Hanson III (Marita J.) agent Nationwide Ins. Co. (Goodrich & Hanson)

Maloney: June 18, 1964 Elmira Star Gazette - The Waverly Board of Education Wednesday night approved the employment of … Gerald Maloney of Waverly was hired as custodian and Michael Steck as part time custodian at the junior high school. … - Dec. 10, 1966 The Evening Times - Born to Gerald “Jerry” and Emma Atkinson Maloney of 18 Lincoln St., Waverly, a son this morning. - Jan. 2, 1975 The Evening Times - Gerald Maloney, retiring custodian at the Waverly Elm St.School, was honored by the Waverly Recreation Commission and the Waverly Loyal Order of the Moose at a recent party for the “many extras he has done for our youth in sports activities,” it was stated. - June 28, 1983 Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - Robert E. Maloney, 59, former head of maintenance at the Association to Help Retarded Children, Newburgh, died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Mr. Maloney, a resident of Gardiner for five years, was also a member of Sub Vets of America. Mr. Maloney was born in Coal Port Pa., June 22, 1924, the son of William and Nel McNamara, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Maloney is survived by two stepdaughters, Katherine Martin of New Paltz and Greta Mickey of Pennsylvania; three brothers, Jerry Maloney and Charles Maloney, both of Waverly (Tioga County and Richard Maloney of Elmira (Chemung County), three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Bovee of Waverly, Mrs. Catherine Olson of Houtzdale, Pa. and Mrs. Patricia DeMartinis of Old Bridge, N. J., and several nieces and nephews. … Cremation will be held at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newburgh. - Our friend, the late Sue Alamo Maloney, was a sister-in-law to Gerald "Jerry" Maloney. - Dec. 18, 1927 to Nov. 6, 2022, Sue Maloney, 94, of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 6, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 1/2 years, Charles Maloney. She was also predeceased by her sisters Ann Burke and Mary Garfield, and her brothers Mike Garfield and Joe Garfield. She is survived by her five children Susanne Bolden of Mesa, AZ, Sharon Foust of Bluffton, SC, Tom Maloney and wife Joyce of Rochester, NY, Maureen Baker of Overland Park, KS and Mary Kay and husband Frank Pohl of Waverly, NY. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Sue loved being a wife & mother to all. She loved her church & was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church. She was an active member of Altar Rosary Society, working the bereavement dinner ministry, among multiple other activities that benefited her community. She was a loving generous person whose door was always open to anyone needing her. …

March 9, 1961 Elmira Advertiser - Waverly Soldier Sent to Greenland. Army Specialist 4 William L. Talada, whose wife, Beverly, lives at 9 Athens St., recently was assigned to the 51st Ordnance Battalion in Greenland. Talada, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Pond, live at 133 Bradford St., entered the Army in March 1959 and completed basic combat training at Fort Dix, N. J. The 19-year-old soldier attended Waverly High School.
(William L. Talada died May 1, 2007 in York, PA.)

May 31, 1961 Elmira Advertiser - A son, Saturday, May 27, 1961, to William and Beverly Rudy Talada of 9 Athens St., Waverly, Tioga County General Hospital. [April 12, 1960 The Evening Times - Born to William and Beverly Rudy Talada of Penns Grove, N. J., a daughter Saturday at the Fredericks Town, N. J., Army hospital.]

Talada: May 3, 2007 The York Dispatch, York PA - William L. Talada, Sr., 65, died at 5:15 a.m., at Manor Care South. He was the husband of Beverly J. (Rudy) Talada. Born May 24, 1941, in Waverly, N. Y., he was the son of the late Bernard Bailey and Charlotte Talada. Mr. Talada was a 1959 graduate of Waverly High School and received his BS in Business from Elmira College. He was a sales representative for PA Credit Union League in Harrisburg, with 25 years of service. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Talada was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was an avid golfer. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Tammy L. Sipe and her husband, Scott W. of Dover, Cynthia L. Trimmer and her husband, Daniel E., Sr. of York, and Teressa E. Heffelfinger of York; one son, William L. Talada, Jr. of Red Lion; four brothers, Donald Pond of Athens, George Pond of Longs, S. C., Ronald Pond of Elmira, N. Y., and Robert Pond of Sayre, nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. … Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. … Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis, 2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA 17110. - Oct. 5, 2010 The York Dispatch - Beverly J. Talada, 68, died on Monday, October 4, 2010, at Manor Care South. She was the wife of the late William L. Talada, Sr. Born on May 28, 1942, in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Howard Leroy and Violet May (Rudy) Rudy. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, York. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Trimmer of York, daughter Teressa Heffelfinger of York, son William Talada, Jr. of York, and a daughter, Tammy Sipe of Dover; eight grandchildren, Rebecca Seitz, Lee Cody Heffelfinger, Jeffrey, Emery and Wesley Talada, Toshia Bushore, and Scott and Christopher Sipe; one great-grandson, Mason; six sisters, Jane Cassel, Helen Chorister, Lois Campbell all of Perry Co., Violet Derr of Enola, Patsy Rudy of Perri Co. and Linda Price of Mechanicsburg; as well as, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbur, Stanley and Paul Rudy; and a grandson, Daniel Trimmer. … Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.

June 18, 1962 The Evening Times - Born to William and Elizabeth Robbins Wunder of 9 1-2 Athens St., Waverly, a son Thursday at the Tioga County General Hospital.

1963 directory: Mrs. Lena Bouse [She died here at 9 Athens st. in Nov. 1963] and 9 1/2 Athens street, Harold V. Cole (Sharon J.) tech. IBM Owego [By 1965, The Cole’s were living at 110 1-2 Hopkins st., Athens, PA]

Nov. 12, 1963 The Evening Times - Mrs. Lena M. Bouse, 62 of 9 Athens St., Waverly, died unexpectedly at her home Monday morning. Born at Barton, the daughter of Herman and Alma Washburn Holt, she had been a resident of Waverly for the past 60 years and was a member of the Barton Methodist Church and the Women of the Moose, Chapter 195 of Waverly. Surviving are her husband, Fred; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Hamblin of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Daisy Tompkins of Waverly; a niece, Mrs. Paul Hardic of Waverly and several cousins. … Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.

Nov. 15, 1963 The Evening Times - Funeral services for Mrs. Lena M. Bouse, 9 Athens St., Waverly, were held yesterday … Burial was in Tioga Point Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Barden, Leo Creighton, Robert Thompson, Earl Keene, Ralph Johnson and Harry Cortright.

Bouse: Oct. 3, 1960 The Evening Times - Mrs. Lena Warner of Elmira and Fred Bouse of 120 North Elmira St., Athens, were married Saturday, Sept. 24, by Rev. Arthur Salin at the Methodist parsonage in Waverly. Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hamblin of Elmira, daughter and son-in-law of the bride. Following their trip to Canada the couple will resided at the North Elmira St. address. Mr. Bouse is employed at the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. - Mrs. Lena Holt Bouse born Jan. 14, 1901 in Barton, NY, died Nov. 1, 1963 in Waverly, NY. She is buried in Tioga Point cemetery, Athens, PA. Her husband, Frederick C. Bouse, born Sept. 24, 1896 in Asylum, Bradford County, PA, died Sept. 7, 1970 in Sayre, PA. Frederick is buried in Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, PA. Frederick’s first wife, Achsah M. Barnes Bouse, born Aug. 30, 1899 in Asylum, PA, died Jan. 10, 1956 in Athens, PA. She is buried in Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, PA. - Sept. 8, 1970 The Evening Times - Frederick C. Bouse, 73, of 201 Bridge St., Athens, died at the Robert Packer Hospital yesterday following an extended illness. Born in Asylum Township, he had lived in Athens for the past 43 years and was employed for 14 years by the Athens plant of the Ingersoll-Rand Co. He retired nine years ago. Mr. Bouse was a member of the Durell Methodist Church and Lodge No. 1064, International Association of Machinists, of the Valley. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Max (Betty) Lyons of Ulster RD 1; seven grandchildren, Pat, Peggy and John Campbell and Carey, Daniel, Mary and Joseph Lyons, all of Ulster RD 1. … Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, at a later date.

Dec. 9, 1963 The Evening Times - Born To Harold and Sharon Chandler Cole of 9 1-2 Athens St., Waverly, a daughter Friday at the Tioga General Hospital.
(Feb. 5, 1962 The Evening Times - Miss Sharon Chandler, daughter of Mrs. Alberta Chandler and the late Wilbur Chandler of 110 Hopkins St., Athens, was married in a double ring ceremony to Harold Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Cole of East Athens, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13 at 2 o’clock at the First Presbyterian Church in Athens. … William Chandler, brother of the bride, gave her in marriage. … The couple greeted their 150 guests at a reception at the Owego Inn after which they left for a Southern trip. The former Miss Chandler is a 1961 graduate of Athens Area High School and is employed at IBM in Owego. Her husband, a 1960 graduate of the same school, is employed as an electronic technician with IBM in Owego.)

Dec. 14, 1963 The News-Herald, Franklin, PA - Miss Bonnie Jean Byers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Byers, of Reno, and Phillip LeRoy Mason, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Burette Mason, of Waverly, N. Y., were united in marriage this afternoon in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Oil City. The bridegroom’s father officiated for the double-ring ceremony at 2 o’clock, assisted by the Rev. Donald Miles. … maid of honor, Miss Jane Dodson, of Elmhurst, N. Y., and the bridesmaid, Miss Connie Alden, of Reno. … Hubert King, of Meadville, accompanied his cousin as best man. Ushers were Robert Byers, a brother of the bride, Walter Depew, of Reno, and Donald Bush, of Oil City. … wedding trip to Bermuda … They will reside at 9 Athens Street, Waverly, N. Y. The bride was graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1961 and from Humboldt Institute, Minneapolis, Minn. She has been employed by Pan American World Airways, New York City. Mr. Mason, a 1961 graduate of the Waverly Senior High School, is an employe of Twin Industries, Sayre.

Jan. 3, 1964 The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA - Mr. and Mrs. Phillip LeRoy Mason are residing at 9 Athens St., Waverly, N. Y., following their December 14 wedding in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Oil City. …
(Oct. 24, 1963 The News-Herald, Franklin, PA - The betrothal of Miss Bonnie Jean Byers to Phillip LeRoy Mason, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Burette Mason, of Waverly, N.Y., has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Byers, of Reno. The bride-elect is a 1961 graduate of the Rocky Grove High School and a graduate of Humbolt Institute Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn. She is presently employed as a teletype operator for Pan American Air Lines in New York. Mr. Mason is a 1961 graduate of Waverly Senior High School. He is employed by the Twin Industries Corp. A December wedding is being planned.)

Jan. 7, 1964 The Evening Times - Couple to Reside in Waverly. Bonnie Jean Byers of Reno, Pa., Is Church Bride of Philip L. Mason. … The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Byers of Reno. The bridegroom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Burdette Mason of 18 Lincoln Ave. Waverly. … The bride is a graduate of Rocky Grove High School, class of 1961, and of Humboldt Institute, Minneapolis, Minn. Prior to her marriage she was employed by Pan American World Airways, Pan Am Building, New York City. Her husband, a 1961 graduate of Waverly High School, is employed at Twin Industries in Sayre. The couple will reside at 9 Athens St., Waverly. (Sept. 7, 1968 The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA - Bonnie Jean Mason commenced an Action for Divorce against Phillip LeRoy Mason.)

July 26, 1964 The Central New Jersey Home News, New Brunswick, NJ - Miss Constance Agatha Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter V. Miller of 225 3rd St., Dunellen, and Joseph Raymond Danek Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Danek of 112 1st St., Dunellen, were pronounced husband and wife yesterday … Following a reception for 190 guests in Somerville Inn, the couple left for a honeymoon in Quebec, Canada. They will live in 9 1/2 Athens St., Waverly, N. Y., when they return. The bride was graduated from Dunellen High School and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York. She has been executive secretary to James Scott Hill, corporate secretary of Johnson and Johnson. Her husband was graduated from Dunellen High School and Delaware University in Newark, Del. He is a production management trainee with Agway, Inc., Waverly.

1965 directory: Leon Horton (Leon married Donalee Seymour in June 1965) at 9 1/2 Athens st. - Joseph Danek (Connie) emp. Agway.

April 26, 1965 The Evening Times - Born to Joseph and Constance Miller Danek of 9 1-2 Athens St., Waverly, a daughter Saturday.

June 20, 1965 Elmira Star Gazette - Miss Seymour, Leon Horton Wed. … Upon their return they will reside at 9 Athens St., Waverly.

June 25, 1965 The Evening Times - Donalee Seymour Becomes Bride of Leon Horton at Christian Church. Miss Donalee Seymour became the bride of Leon Horton Saturday at the Sayre Christian Church. … The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Seymour of Wilawana Road, Elmira. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Jay Collins of 9 Athens St., Waverly, and Ralph Horton of Racine, Wis. … A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Iron Kettle Inn in Waverly after which the couple left for a trip through the New England States. Upon their return they will reside at 9 Athens St., Waverly. A graduate of Waverly High School and Humbolt Airline and Business Training School, Mrs. Horton is employed as a dental assistant by Dr. Adrian P. Hulsebosch of Elmira. Mr. Horton is also a graduate of Waverly High School and is employed as a foreman by the International Stock Food Company in Waverly. …

April 18, 1966 The Evening Times - Born to Leon and Donna Seymour Horton of 9 Athens St., Waverly, a son Friday.

Leon and Donalee Horton:

June 16, 1996 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Leon Horton safeguards drinking water for a living. In his spare time, Horton safeguards lives. Horton, chairman of the Valley Red Cross disaster committee, is a key personality in the Red Cross and several other agencies in the Penn-York Valley. He volunteers with the Valley United Way and until recently, was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts. At age 52, Horton - who works for Consumers Pennsylvania Water Co. - shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, after dealing with his first major disaster during the Jan. 19 flood, Horton is more determined than ever to make sure the area is prepared for life’s uncertainties. “You take a prime example - Route 17,” Horton said. “There’s a lot of truck traffic and you never know what’s on those trucks. You always have to be prepared to do something. You have to be prepared for “What if …?” As disaster chairman, Horton has to make sure the Red Cross and other emergency agencies it works with are prepared for any catastrophe. He said that includes not only major disasters like floods, blizzards, and chemical spills, but smaller calamities that affect people every day. “They’re all important,” Horton point out. “If your house burns down, who loses? You do. We’re there to give you aid.” Horton likes to practice what he preaches. He got involved with the Red Cross while he attended high school in Waverly, and over the years, he has donated more than 18 gallons of blood. Then he’s not giving blood, Horton donates his time. … Horton is a water treatment operator and lab technician with Consumers Pennsylvania Water Co., which supplies water to Sayre, Athens, South Waverly, and Athens Township. … Leon Horton, address: Chemung. Family: Wife, Dona Lee. Three children. One grandchild. Education: Waverly Central High School, 120 hours of training in water treatment from Clemson University. … Hobbies: Reconstructing homes, gardening, hiking. Quotable: “There’s a lot of wonderful people who do volunteer work. I always felt you should give back to the community when you can, as often as you can.” - Nov. 27, 2006 Elmira Star Gazette - Donalee (Seymour) Horton Age 61, of Wilawana Road passed away, Nov. 23, 2006 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Elmira. Born February 11, 1945 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Evelyn and Floyd Seymour. Donalee was a lifelong resident of Chemung, and a member of Sayre Christian Church in Sayre. She taught Sunday school for twenty-five years. she loved sewing, quilting, flower gardening and pets. Her greatest joy was her family and grandchildren who she loved to read to and play games with. She is survived by her husband, Leon Wilbur Horton at home: her children; sons, Shawn Ralph (Elizabeth) Horton and Kelly Michael (Denee) all of Sayre, PA; and her daughter Jennifer (John) Heath of Waverly, NY. Donalee is also survived by her six grandchildren, her brother, King (Karen) Seymour of NY; and her two sisters, Linda (Fran) Grillo of Minnesota, and Robin (Robert) Grabb of Sayre, PA; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her sister Sandra Seymour also predeceased her in 2005. - Feb. 20, 2015, Evelyn M. Seymour died, mother of Donalee.

Nov. 14, 1966 The Evening Times - Tioga General hospital - Born to Kenneth and Jacqueline Perry Draper of 9 1-2 Athens St., Waverly, a son, Marc Perry, Saturday. (Kenneth Draper's parents lived across the street at 8 Athens street.)

1967 directory: Kenneth R. Draper (Jacqueline) emp. Kobackers and (9 1/2) Paul Pine emp. I-R Co. in Athens

Kenneth R. Draper: Sept. 27, 1962 The Evening Times - A 3-c Kenneth R. Draper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Draper of 8 Athens St. Waverly, has arrived in Weisbaden, Germany, where he has been assigned as radio operator in the ground crew. A graduate of Waverly High School in 1961, Airman Draper enlisted in the Air Corps in January of this year and received his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He attended radio school at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss., and graduated in the top third of his class from that school. - June 3, 2011 Sun-News Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Kenneth R. Draper, born February 17, 1943, passed away on May 21, 2011, at his home in Jensen’s Retirement Community, Garden City. He was the son of Helen Draper (1915-2001) and Robert Draper (1910-2005) of Waverly, N. Y. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1961 and served in the Air Force from 1961-1965. Immediate survivors include a son, Marc Draper, his wife Melissa, and children, Duncan and Janae of Oklahoma City, Okla.; son, David Draper of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; a brother, Richard and his wife, Agnes of Surfside Beach; a brother, Alan and his wife, Olive, of Cottonwood, Ariz.; a sister, Diana Ferguson and her husband, Rev. David Ferguson of Bath, N.Y. Other survivors include four nephews, Robert Draper, Va., Craig Draper, Pa., Chris Draper, Calif., and Todd Husick, N. Y.; as well as four great-nephews and three great-nieces. A Memorial Service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3024 Holmestown Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. Arrangements were handled by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, Myrtle Beach.

April 12, 1967 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Robbins of 32 Liberty St., Waverly, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gretta, to Paul E. Pine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Pine of 124 1-2 Chemung St, Waverly. Miss Robbins is a senior at Waverly Central High School. Her fiance is a 1965 graduate of Waverly Central High School and is presently employed at Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. A summer wedding is being planned. (Paul Pine is listed at 9 Athens st. in 1967 directory.)

July 11, 1967 The Evening Times - Miss Gretta Florence Robbins of Waverly became the bride of Paul Edward Pine also of Waverly Saturday in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Waverly. Rev. John Wesley Buono performed the ceremony at 11 a.m. before the altar which was decorated with baskets of gladioli and candelabra. Mrs. Hilda Reed was soloist and she was accompanied by Miss Clarabelle Palmer, organist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Robbins of 32 Liberty St., Waverly, and Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Pine of 124 1-2 Chemung St., Waverly, are the parents of the bridegroom. Miss Phyllis Satterly of Waverly, aunt of the bride, was the matron of honor and Miss Diana Jackson of Waverly was the bridesmaid. Junior bridesmaids were Gina Louise Robbins, sister of the bride, and Marvis Ann Pine, sister of the bridegroom. Robert Heath of Waverly was the best man, Frederick Satterly and Bernard Hendershot were the ushers. Franklin Robbins was the junior usher. Laura Leigh Satterly of Waverly, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl and David Satterly, also cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. … A reception was held at the ElBa Farms restaurant following the ceremony. … wedding trip to the New England States. ... Upon their return they will reside at 9 1-2 Athens St., Waverly. The bride is a 1967 graduate of Waverly High School and the bridegroom graduated from that high school in 1965. He is employed at the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. …

Paul and Greta Pine afterwards: March 11, 1971 Elmira Star Gazette - Tioga General Hospital, Waverly. A daughter Wednesday March 10, 1971, to Paul and Gretta Robbins Pine of 122 1/2 Chemung St., Waverly.
April 3, 1973 The Evening Times - Deeds Transferred. Alan D. and Ada M. Pine of Waverly to Paul E. and Gretta F. Pine. Tioga County, NY.
Oct. 9, 2001 Portland Press Herald, Maine - Athens, Pa. - Paul E. Pine, 55, died Oct. 7, 2001, at his home here. He was born in Waverly, N. Y., a son of Alan D. and Ada Burke Pine. He was a retired employee of Sunflower Carriers in York, Neb., and a past member of the Waverly Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Greta Robbins Pine of Bradford County Manor; a daughter, Suzanne Bussiere of Sayre, Pa.; a son, Chad of Bowdin, Maine; a sister, Mavis Pine of Waverly; and seven grandchildren. Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKee Memorial Chapel, 462 Fulton St., Waverly, … Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.
July 22, 2006 - Mrs. Greta Florence Pine died. She is buried in Tioga Point Cemetery. She was born Jan. 29, 1949. On her tombstone “Greta F.” with one “t”.
Greta F. Pine, 57, of Troy, formerly of Waverly, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born January 29, 1949 in Waverly, the daughter of Franklin and Roberta Rice Robbins, Greta was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Chad and Debbie Louis Pine, Bowdin, Maine and Suzanne and Steven Bussiere Sayre; her parents; seven grandchildren, Alan, Felecia, and Dylan; three great-grandchildren; sister Gina and Stephen Wright; brothers Franklin and Cindy Robbins and Brian and Marlene Robbins; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 24, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, with the Rev. Anne Bey Canfield officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.

1969 directory: 9 Athens street - J. W. knapp Jr. 565- 2542 then Vivian I. Vose emp. Higgin’s Half-Way House Higgins Halfway House - located in Barton, NY, 14 miles west of Owego on Route 17. - 9 1/2 Athens st. (second floor) - Ethel Peppard Geiger widow of Charles [Mrs. Geiger lived here to at least until 1976]

Joseph Warren Knapp, Jr. and his wife, Ella, were previously living on this same estate, at 208 Chemung street, apartment  (2 East) apt #3, as early as 1962. The late Mrs. Elizabeth Alamo of 7 Athens st., had told me that the stairs in the main house at 208 Chemung street were getting to hard for Mr. and Mrs. Knapp, so for a short time they moved down into the former carriage house, first floor, at 9 Athens st. A 1969 NY Telephone book confirms this. By July 22, 1969 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren Knapp, III, of 94 Spring St., Waverly, were guests of honor at a dinner party … Mr. Knapp, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Knapp, Jr., residents of Sayre House, married the former Miss Alice Kemp, daughter of Mrs. Elbert L. Kemp now of Sayre House and the late Elbert Kemp, on July 19, 1944 at the First Luthern Church of Albany, N. Y. …

See Knapp page for History of the Knapp family. Also see Main House-Mansion page.

Feb. 25, 1969 The Evening Times - Thank You. I wish to thank the doctors, nurses, nurses’ aides and blood donors of the Tioga General Hospital for their wonderful care: also, Mrs. Bernice Higgins of Higgins Halfway House, all my relatives, friends and neighbors for cards, flowers and gifts during my recent illness. Vivian Vose.

1970, New ownership - Richard Morris

See Proprietors page and See Morris page

9 Athens st. - Vivian I. Vose emp. Higgin’s Half-Way House (Route 17, 14 miles West of Owego, NY, restaurant and small banquets)
9 1/2 Athens st. - Ethel Peppard Geiger widow of Charles 565-2245, Chas. Geiger [Mrs. Geiger lived here to at least 1976.]

Vose History:
1940 census - renting $200, at Wilmot, Bradford county PA, same house in 1935 -  John F. Vose 30 yo., working on farm; wife Vivian I. Vose 23 yo.; daughter Viola M. 4 yo.; father William H. Vose 68 yo.
Oct. 20, 1957, John Floyd Vose died. He was born Dec. 7, 1909 in Wilmot Township, PA.
Oct. 21, 1957 The Evening Times - John F. Vose, 47, of Sayre RD 1, died at his home Sunday morning. He was born in Wilmont township in Bradford county and has lived in Sayre RD 1 for the past 11 years. He was employed at the Corning Glass Works. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Irene; three children, Mrs. Howard Stone of Corning, Roberta, 11, and Jeff, 15, the latter two at home; one brother, Howard Vose of Wyalusing RD 1; five sisters, including his twin, Mrs. Leslie Depue of Athens RD 2, Mrs. Hiram Stoddard of Sugar Run, Mrs. John Churchman of Lockwood, Mrs. James Horton of Nichols, and Mrs. Albert Carrington of Owego. … burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery.
Jan. 4, 1958 The Evening Times - Farm Auction. Having my farm, I will sell all personal property on farm located 1 mile from Sayre on Sayre Hill. Watch for Signs. Friday, January 10, 1958 At 1:00 P.M. Sharp. Twenty-three Head of Cattle. 19 Holsteins - 4 Jerseys. Blood tested. More than half of these freshen in February and March. They are good size, and with ensilage and care will produce. Good cows for any farmer of dealer. Machinery. Farmall M Tractor with plows in good condition. Farmall F12 tractor with cultivators; Allis-Chalmers Roto-Baler, 2 yrs. old; D-B Manure spreader, good condition; side delivery rake; 2 wheel trailer; mower; 3 section harrow; drill; forks, shovels, and small tools. Milk Equipment. 3 Surge units; 4 can cooler, milk cans, pails and strainers; Jet water pump in good condition. Quantity of Baled hay. Terms Cash day of Sale. Mrs. Vivian Vose, Owner. R. U. Page, Sale manager. R. Slingerland, Clerk. George Scott, Auctioneer.
July 27, 2005 - Mrs. Vivian Irene Vose died. She was born Jan. 2, 1917 and is buried in Tioga Point cemetery, Athens, PA. She died in Jacksonville, Onslow county, North Carolina.
July 29, 2005 - Vivian Irene Depue Vose, 88, of Jacksonville, N. C., formerly of 222 Chestnut St., Athens, Pa., passed away July 27, 2005 at the Onslow Memorial Hospital.
July 29, 2005 Daily Review - Vivian Irene Depue Vose, … she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Belle Brown Depue. She was formerly employed at O’Brien’s Restaurant, Waverly, N. Y. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Vose of Winterhaven, Fla.; daughters, Viola Stone and Roberta Vose, both of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. … Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens.

1971-1972 phone book: 9 Athens st. - Charles B. Rimbey
9 1/2 Athens st. - Chas. Geiger

1972 directory of Athens, Sayre & Waverly: 9 Athens Street - Chas B. Rimbey [Sept. 18, 1970 The Evening Times - Our Boys In Vietnam … Sp-4 Charles B. Rimbey, Jr. 120 40 5571, “A” Co., 426th S&S Bn, 101st ABN DIV., APO San Francisco, Cal. 96383 … Oct. 30, 1974 The Evening Times - Marriage Licenses … Charles B. Rimbey Jr., 20 William St., Waverly, and Terry R. Silkman, 202 William St., Waverly]
9 1/2 Athens street - Chas. Geiger, Ethel Geiger widow of Charles

1975: 9 Athens st. - Gary Oziaminio, John Malone, moved out end of Sept., vacant Oct. - Dec.
9 1/2 Athens st. - Chas. Geiger, Ethel Geiger (Ethel’s husband, Charles, died in 1965.)

1976: 9 Athens street - Gary Oziominio, John Malone at 9 Athens st. In Nov. 1976 - Gordon Callison (Sandra), first floor. See The Callison's page.
9 1/2 Athens street - Ethel Geiger (widow of Chas.)

John Malone:
1950 census -  at 418 Broad street Waverly, NY - George Malone 33 yo., laborer for tool works; wife Elenor 33 yo., housework at nursing home; son Laverne 14 yo., student at Jr. high school; daughter Anna May 12 yo.; son John Thomas Malone 2 yo.
1981 - John T. Malone R.R. 2 Waverly, NY
1993 - John T. Malone 8 Pembleton Place Waverly, NY.

Geiger History:
Sept. 11, 1923 - Ethel M. Peppard married Charles Geiger in Binghamton, NY
1940 census - renting for $16 at 517 Fulton street Waverly, NY - Charles Geiger 38 yo., railway express; wife Ethel 39 yo.; daughter Arlene 16 yo.; daughter Lenore 12 yo.; son Charles 8 yo.; son Edward 1 yo.
Feb. 11, 1949 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Charles W. Geiger, seaman apprentice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger of 517 Fulton Street, Waverly, is serving aboard the light cruiser Huntington, which is making a reserve training cruise in the Caribbean. Geiger, who entered the naval service June 12, 1948 at Buffalo, received his recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill. Before entering the navy he attended Waverly High School.
1950 census - 517 Fulton street Waverly, NY - Charles Geiger 48 yo., express clerk for rail road; wife Ethel W. Geiger 49 yo.
April 27, 1964 The Evening Times - Nathaniel George Peppard, 69, of 322 Chemung St., Waverly died Saturday morning at the Bath Veterans Hospital following an extended illness. He was a self-employed mason and contractor. Born in Waverly, he was the son of Francis L. and Emma Case Peppard. He was a lifelong resident of Waverly and attended Waverly Schools. He was a veteran of World War I and served a year and a half in Company B., 51st Pioneer Infantry, in France. He was a member of Betowski-VandeMark Post492, Waverly American Legion and a past commander; a member of Lodge 407, F&AM of Waverly and serve as Master in 1951; a member of the Corning Consistory and St. Omer’s Commandery, Knight Templar, Elmira. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ethel Geiger of Waverly; one brother, Willard Peppard of Jacksonville, Fla.; two nieces and one nephew. … Burial will be in Woodlawn National cemetery, Elmira. …
March 5, 1965 The Evening Times - Charles Geiger, 63, of 517 Fulton St., Waverly, died unexpectedly at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital Thursday night. Born in Tamaqua, Pa., he was the son of William and Matilda Walker Geiger. He began work on the Lehigh Valley Railroad about 1917 and was employed there until 1922 when he entered the employ of the Railway Express. Mr. Geiger moved from Binghamton to Waverly in 1926. At the time of his death he was employed by R. E. A. Express, Binghamton office. He was a member of Waverly Lodge 407 F. and A. M. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Peppard Geiger; two daughters, Mrs. Arlene Casterline of Culpepper, Va., and Mrs. Leona Bowen of Bridgeport, N. Y.; one son, Charles W. Geiger of Waverly; five sisters, Mrs. Howard Goodwin of Nichols, Mrs. Charles Strange of Sayre, Mrs. Harold Scheirer of Morristown, Pa., Mrs. Charles Croneberger of Cherry Hill, N. J. and Mrs. Aaron Frantz of Tamaqua; two brothers, Joseph and Leroy Geiger of Detroit, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. … Burial will be at a later date in Glenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Waverly. … - March 6, 1965 Elmira Star Gazette - Charles Geiger Age 63, of  517 Fulton St., Waverly, Thursday, March 4, 1965. … Glenwood Memorial Park, Waverly. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ethel Peppard Geiger; daughters, Mrs. Arlene Casterline of Culpeper, Va., Mrs. Lenore Bowen of Bridgeport, N. Y.; son, Charles W. Geiger of Waverly; sisters, Mrs. Howard Goodwin of Nichols, N. Y., Mrs. Charles Strange of Sayre, Mrs. Harold Schemer of Norristown, Pa., Mrs. Charles Croneberger of Cherry Hill, N. J., Ms. Aaron Frantz of Tamaqua, Pa.; brothers, Joseph and LeRoy of Detroit; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was employed by REA Express Co.
June 1965 - Ethel May Peppard Geiger (widow of Charles Walker Geiger) was at 301 Glazier Street Culpeper, Virginia.
1990 - Ethel Geiger died, she was born in 1900. She is buried in Glenwood cemetery.

March 1979 to March 1982 New ownership - William J. Rynone and D. Scott Jewell

1981-1982 phone book: 9 Athens street - Arthur L. Ayres Sr.
9 1/2 Athens street -

March 1982 back to Richard and Ruth Morris

See Morris page

1982-1983 phone book: 9 Athens street - Arthur L. Ayres Sr.
9 1/2 Athens street -

Ayres:
1985 Waverly phone book: Arthur L. Ayres Sr. at Elizabeth Square Apartments
1987 Waverly phone book: Arthur L. Ayres, Sr. at Elizabeth Square Apartments; Patrick G. Ayres at 59 Orange street
Dec. 2, 1987 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Adele Stoughten and Patrick Ayres were married Sept. 19 in their home, Waverly. The Rev. Stanley Wasieliewski performed the 1 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Gladys Stoughten of Newark Valley. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ayres Sr. of Fulton Street, Waverly. Doreen Stoughten, sister of the bride, and Arthur Ayres Sr., father of the bridegroom, attended the couple. A reception was given at the home of the couple, Waverly. The bride graduated from Newark Valley High School and Tompkins Cortland Community College. She is a social worker for the Tioga County Department of Social Services, Owego. The bridegroom graduated from Waverly High School and State University of New York at Albany. He is a social worker for the Tioga County Department of Social Services, Owego. They are living in Waverly.
July 9, 1990 - Arthur L. Ayres Sr. died, he is buried in Saint James Cemetery, Waverly, NY. He was born March 31, 1913. His spouse, Jean D. Ayres, was born Feb. 13, 1915 and died on Aug. 13, 1989. From the 1940 census - Hudson, New Jersey - Arthur Ayres 28 yo., painter, contractor; wife Jennie 25 yo., operator for ?; son Arthur 5 yo.; son William 3 yo. Oct. 16, 1942 World War II draft registration card - Arthur Lawrence Ayres, New York Ave., Wayne, Passaic county, N. J., 27 years old, born in Portchester, NY on March 13, 1913. Wife Mrs. Jennie Dorothy Ayres of same address. From 1950 census - Lockwood, NY Route #1 - Arthur Ayres 37 yo., assembly line worker for typewriter industry; wife Jean 35 yo.; son Arthur 16 yo.; son William 13 yo.
Dec. 14, 2016 The Evening Times - Village Trustee Patrick Ayres announced during Tuesday’s board of trustees meeting that he will run for mayor in next year’s mayoral election season. The decision comes just weeks after current Mayor Dan Leary announced that he would not be seeking reelection after his latest two-year term ends. Ayres, who currently serves as the village’s deputy mayor, had been nominated earlier this year by the Tioga County Democratic Committee to run against Republican Dennis Mullen for the unexpired two-year term of the fifth district legislative representative seat - which Mullen later won during the Nov. 8 general election. “After careful consideration, I’ve decided to run for mayor of the Village of Waverly in March,” Ayres said. “I can never hope to do what Dan has done for the village, but I would like to give it a shot. And I  hope to have some help from Dan in that position along the way.” In the village’s last election this past March, Ayres was among two other trustees - Andrew Aronstam and Darren Uhl - to run uncontested for the two-year terms of their respective seats. The post of mayor is one of several positions up for grabs during the village election on March 21. The other posts are the trustees’ positions of Chris Bewster, Jerry Sinsabaugh and Mike Steck, and the village justice position currently held by David Boland. … From Choice 102, WAVT radio March 19, 2019., Patrick Ayres reelected Mayof of Waverly. Feb. 24, 2023 - The Daily Review by Johnny Williams - Waverly - “This is transformative, and it’s expected to be transformative,” said Waverly Mayor Patrick Ayres from his village hall office on Wednesday. … The years worth of work during his tenure - from revitalizing a local park to rewriting a 40-year-old comprehensive plan - was finally paying off. … nothing could take the smile from Ayres’ face, as he had just arrived from Johnson City after meeting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and bringing $4.5 million back to the village he represents. … “Montour Falls and Waverly represent some of the best that New York State has to offer: natural beauty, a vibrant business community, thriving agriculture, and culturally rich historical sites,” Hochul said. … will be able to leverage these assets and state funding to revitalize their downtowns, … “We at the village approached LeeAnn Tinney (Tioga County Director of Economic Planning and Development) and asker her ‘why not us?’” said Ayres. They quickly found out. For starters, the village’s comprehensive plan had not been updated since the 1980s. … “We basically created a whole new plan,” Ayres said. “We invested our own money into creating that plan as well as the downtown study. We have a new DPW building. We basically rebuilt our wastewater facility. We got other grants like the one to rebuild the Glen and the Main Street grants. I think we really proved ourselves and positioned ourselves over the course of several years to make this happen.” …

1983 directory - 9 Athens street - vacant

Dec. 21, 1983 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Four are injured in two-car crash. Four persons were injured last night in a two-car accident at the intersection of Talmadge Hill
Road and Route 34 a short distance north of Waverly in the Town of Barton, state police at Owego said. The accident occurred about 8:50 p.m. when a car driven by Christine L. Robbins, 25, of W. Talmadge Hill Road, pulled out of Talmadge Hill Road onto Route 34 into the path of a car being driven by Ronald L. Lerche, 25, of (9) Athens Street in Waverly, troopers said. Robbins, Lerche, Betty Gordon, 65, of Pine Street in Waverly and Anthony Robbins, 5, passengers in Robbins’ car, were taken to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa, by the Sayre Fire Department Emergency Squad. … Lerche was listed in satisfactory condition with possible abdominal injuries. …

Jan. 28, 1984 Elmira Star Gazette - Robert Packer Hospital - A son, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1984 to Ronald and Cindy Frisbie Lerche of 9 Athens St., Waverly.

1985 - 9 Athens st. - Nancy Eccleston
9 1/2 Athens st. - Patricia J. Graves

1986 - 9 Athens st. - Nancy Eccleston
9 1/2 Athens st. - Patricia J. Graves

July 22, 1986 The Evening Times - Tioga Deeds - Village of Waverly: … Frederick G. Eccleston and Nancy C. Eccleston to Ronald Lee Lerche and Cindy Lynn Lerche.

(History for Nancy Eccleston: June 29, 1963 - Nancy C. Ward married Frederick G. Eccleston. July 12, 1963 The Evening Times - Miss Nancy Ward, Fred Eccleston Marry in Nazarene Rites at Waverly. In double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Burdette Mason on Saturday, June 29, in the Waverly Church of the Nazarene, Miss Nancy Ward became the bride of Frederick Eccleston. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fessenden of Waverly RD 2, Mr. Eccleston is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Eccleston of Pembleton Road, Waverly. … Mrs. Eccleston attended Waverly Schools. The bridegroom graduated from Waverly High School in June and is employed at the Waverly Retinning Works. The couple will reside in Waverly. - Nov. 12, 2003 - Nancy Carol Ward (Eccleston) Kurtz died - Herbert Kurtz spouse. She was residing at 117 Old Barton Road, Barton, NY.
From Social Security applications: Jan. 1963, Nancy Carol Ward; April 1964 - Nancy C. Eccleston; May 1968, Nancy Carol Eccleston; March 16, 1989, Nancy Carol Kurtz; Dec. 16, 2003, Nancy C. Kurtz. Born in Waverly, NY on Oct. 24,1946. April 17, 2022 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly Frederick G. Eccleston, 77, of Waverly passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was predeceased by his parents, Phillip and Dorothy Eccleston; first wife, Nancy Ward Kurtz; second wife, Dale Eccleston; and his daughter, Bonnie Russell; grandson, Gaige Manuel; great grandson, Hunter Eccleston; and his great granddaughter, Peyton Dale Corbett. Fred is survived by his significant other, Becky Dietz of Waverly; children; children, Cathy Chandler Eccleston of Waverly, Duane (Autumn Emery) Eccleston of Wverly, Todd Eccleston of Waverly and Brenda Eccleston of Owego; step-children, Kyle (Mindy) Peppard of Owego, Sheila (Robert) Wright of Waverly and Robert (Colleen) Manuel of Waverly; five siblings; 16 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Fred was born in Conklin, New York and graduated from Waverly High School. He owned and operated FG Billiards for 31 years in Waverly enjoyed going to the pool tournaments. He was an amazing horse handicapper and made many trips to Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Fred ran FG Masonry for the past 52 years ending his career in partnership throughout the 2021 and 2022 season with his son, Duane Eccleston and his sons’ fiance Autumn Emery. …)

1991 - 9 Athens st. - Herb Morris (My brother) and Connie Carlin til summer and then Herb Morris moved upstairs to 9 1/2
9 1/2 Athens st. - summer of 1991 - Oct. 1992, Herb Morris and Candy Walmsley

1992 - 9 Athens st. -
9 1/2 Athens st. - summer of 1991 - Oct. 1992, Herb Morris and Candy Walmsley

July 5, 1993 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - William G. Bennett, 22, who Tioga County Sheriff’s Department records show lives at 9 Athens St., Waverly. Bennett was charged with DWI and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a misdemeanor, July 2 on Route 17C. He was ticketed for a July 14 court appearance. (most likely second floor)

1996 - 9 Athens st. -
9 1/2 Athens st. - Jim Morris

Aug. 12, 1996 Elmira Star Gazette - At Work in the Twin Tiers. Factory Robots: Jim Morris’ company, Automated Cells & Equipment Inc., designs and engineers robotics to be used for manufacturing. Name: Automated Cells & Equipment Inc. 55 Riverside Drive, Corning, N.Y., 14830. Phone: 607/936-1341. Owner: Jim Morris. Staff: Five full-time employees. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday. History: The company was established in May of this year. Notable: The business recently sold its first robot project to Borg Warner of Ithaca, a manufacturer of automotive components. What makes your business different? “We are an experienced robot integration company, specializing in material handling, machine loading, dispensing and material removal, or grinding,” says Jim Morris. Why did you start your business: “The challenge of putting a team together, problem solving and helping customers.” What have been some of the highlights of opening business: “Learning about Corning and the Southern Tier.” What does the future look like for your business? “Very good. We are on track and moving forward with our hiring plans.” (9 1/2 Athens st. Jim Morris is my [Amy] cousin.)
[April 9, 2000 Elmira Star Gazette - Automated Cells & Equipment of Painted Post was recently awarded FANUC Robotics Sales Leadership Award for the second consecutive year. FANUC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., manufactures the robotic machines ACE uses to produce its line of automated machine tools. The award recognizes ACE as the leader in sales in the Northeast during 1999. Company President Jim Morris traveled to the FANUC North American Distributor Meeting in Orlando to receive the award in late February.]

1997 - 9 Athens st. - B. Carnrike
9 1/2 Athens st. -

1998 - 9 Athens st. - B. Carnrike
9 1/2 Athens st. -

1999 - 9 Athens st. - Kirk L. Tracy
9 1/2 Athens st. - Charles (Herbert) Mayo

2000 - 9 Athens st. - Kirk Tracy
9 1/2 Athens st. - Charles Mayo

2001 - 9 Athens st. -
9 1/2 Athens st. - Charles Mayo

2002 - 9 Athens st. -
9 1/2 Athens st. - Charles Mayo til Jan. 22

2004 - 9 Athens st. (first floor) -
9 1/2 Athens st. (second floor) - Grace Forrest Miner and Charlie Miner

Oct. 1, 2005 The Evening Times - Grace Marie Miner, 45, of 404 Maple Street, Sayre, Pa. passed away Friday, September 30, 2005.
Born November 30, 1959 in Waverly, the daughter of Ivan and Carol Boehm Owen. She graduated from Sayre High School, Class of 1979. She was currently employed with the Robert Packer Hospital in Central Processing for several years. Grace enjoyed crocheting and counter cross stitching, puzzles, and reading. She also enjoyed making birdhouses and painting birdhouses, cows, and gnomes. She was a member of the dart league. She is survived by her husband of three years, Charles "Rich" Miner at home; a son, Thomas Forrest of Butler, Pa.; daughter, Heidi Forrest of Columbus, S.C.; son, Charles R. Miner III or Litchfield, Pa.; daughter Ashley L. Miner of Litchfield, Pa.; grandchildren, Bethany Johnson, Dakota Forrest, Thomas Forrest and Brian Forrest; a brother, Ivan M. Owen of Sayre, Pa.; sisters, Terrie (Greg) Paul of Sayre, Pa., and Roxanna Turco of Brookfield, Conn.; brother, Dale (Julie) Owen of Athens, Pa.; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Jacqueline R. Miner of Sayre; and mother and father-in-law, Robert and Kay Park of Sayre, Pa. Family and friends may call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main Street, Athens, Pa. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Philip Maenza officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice. For those unable to attend the service and are wishing to sign the E-guestbook and send condolences, you may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com.

2007 - 9 Athens st. (first floor) -
9 1/2 Athens st. (second floor) - Charlie Miner

2008 - 9 Athens st. (first floor) -
9 1/2 Athens st. (second floor) - Charlie Miner

2009 - 9 Athens st. (first floor) - Winnie Reed
9 1/2 Athens st. (second floor) - Charlie Miner

New Ownership - March 17, 2010 - Amy and Brad Zehr

See Zehr page

2010 - 9 Athens st. - first floor, Winifred “Winnie” Reed
9 1/2 Athens st. - second floor, Charles “Charlie” or “Rich” or “Ricky” R. Miner, widow of Grace Marie Miner (1959-2005). Grace and Charlie were married Aug. 17, 2002. Charles R. Miner (1968-2018)

By the end of summer of 2010, the former carriage house was empty, no tenants. We gave both tenants our plans to revitalize the estate and gave them time to search for other places to live.

(Dec. 21, 2018 Morning Times, Sayre PA - Charles "Ricky" R. Miner II, 50, of Sayre, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 with his family by his side, at the Sayre Healthcare Center. He was born on Feb. 19, 1968 at Ft. Dix, N.J., to Charles and Kay (Overacker) Miner. Ricky loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was employed with Stroehmann Bakeries and Sperry Rail. Ricky also enjoyed working at the garage with Dick Morris in Sayre. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and was a faithful Earnhardt fan of both Dale Sr. and Dale Jr. Ricky was a collector of Hot Wheels, loved all animals, but was particularly fond of cats and never met one he didn't like. He is predeceased by his wife, Grace (Owen) Miner, father, Charles R. Miner; paternal grandparents, Delmar Sr. and Frances Miner; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Grace Overacker; and nephew, Thomas "Tom" Cook III.
Charles is survived by his children, Charles Miner III and Lisa Phillips of Sayre, Pa., and Ashley and Dylan Parrish of Sayre, Pa.; parents, Kay and Robert Park of Sayre, Pa.; grandchildren, Devyn, Dustin, and Ryliegh Seiger of Sayre, Pa., and Alianna and Xander Parrish of Sayre, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law, Jacquline Miner and Eric Keir of Sayre, Pa.; and brother, Ardill Keeler of Sayre, Pa. He is also survived by his uncle and aunt, Gerald and Janet Miner of Rome, Pa.; uncles, Delmar Miner Jr. of Florida and Lawrence Miner of Sayre, Pa.; nieces and nephew, Isabella Miner, Mason Keeler, and Rylee Keeler; special cousins, Kelly and Mike Miner and Lucille and Fran Kabes; and many other extended family and friends.Family and friends may call on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa.
Memorial donations may be made in Charles' name to Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, PA 18810 to help offset the funeral expenses.)

The Nifty lift will come in handy. 2010, the year we purchased the estate. This was the first side of the former carriage house at 9 Athens street we started restoration on. Asbestos siding all removed. The bottom window had previously replaced four smaller windows of the carriage house:

2010, carriage house window before restoration:

Several shutters were left in the basement of the main house, we have and are reusing them for decorative purposes only. This is one of the shutters that we used on the carriage house:

2013, south end of carriage house:

2013, south side of "Whimsical Haven"

2013, south side of "Whimsical Haven", former carriage house at 9 Athens street:

2010, 9 Athens street, the year we purchased the estate. This was the second side of the former carriage house that we restored:

January 2013, after asbestos siding removed, back to original wood siding, repaired and painted:

Spring 2013, "Whimsical Haven" of Zehr Estate:

2010, north side of 9 Athens street, the year we purchased the estate:

2013 north side, revitalized:

2010 before, 2013 after, north side of carriage house:

These two back enclosed porches, one lower and one upper, were added in 1920 according to tax records, but they are not shown on a 1925 photo. On a 1927 Sanborn map, it is still labeled as an automobile garage and not showing the porches. Passed down from owner to owner, they were added at the time of converting into two apartments around 1947. Also, according to a neighbor from the 1940's, the large barn doors were still on until about 1947:

2010, back view of 9 Athens Street after several loads of stone from Porter's for driveway:

2013, back or west side view of former carriage house:

This is a 1906 photo of the Evans' sisters of 7 Athens street, courtesy of an Evans' family descendant, showing the back of the carriage house at 9 Athens street, the carriage house back doors can be seen just above the shoulders of girl on the left, notice the cupola on carriage house roof. I wish the cupola was still there. (Back of main house, 208 Chemung street, can be seen at very left of picture):

2012, back of part of 208 1/2 Chemung street, back of 208 Chemung street, and back of 9 Athens street. Landscaping of side hill in progress:

August 2019, 9 Athens street, Waverly, NY

2023, 9 Athens street Waverly, NY:

Interesting is that many people think that the former "garage apartment" and garages, circa 1947 to 2010, at 208 1/2 Chemung street, was the former carriage house and or think that the garage areas were the former stables. The garages were not original to the property until circa 1947. The garages were added onto the west end of the original outbuilding at 208 1/2 Chemung street by Mrs. Mary Fralick who converted the estate into an apartment complex. The former carriage / coach house is here, at 9 Athens street, and the carriage house most likely doubled as a stables. We believe this could be true, for we found remnants of hay in the attic of 9 Athens street when doing some repair, and also found a few stall doors that were highly likely taken from 9 Athens street and re-used in the basement of main house, at 208 Chemung street. The former garages at 208 1/2 Chemung street are now being used for storage.

In 2023, village is having the water mains replaced on Athens street.

Our goal for the future is to put a slate roof on the carriage house, as it originally had one. In 1981, it still had a slate roof on the front, but the back slate had been removed.