Elmer Everett Amidon

Farmer Breeding Thoroughbreds Camillus Ent. Dec 6, 1917 Elmer E. Amidon Sr. has the place toward Hogs Back Hill going to So. Onondaga from Navarino, near Five Points. He calls his place Pine Ridge Farm, as the land runs to across the road from Pine Ridge Cemetery. He took up the interest in thoroughbred horses a few years back, and is proud of the start he has been able to make, predicts good things from breeding right, and urges neighbors to do the same. In fact, he offers a fine stud toward the good work. Goes on the tell of breeds he has bred.... June 21, 1925 Navarino Farmer to Fight Charges Charges that he failed to properly feed and take care for livestock on his farm will be combatted by Elmer Amidon of Navarino, when he appears for trial at Justice of the Peace, Elwood P. Boyle, Monday night. Amidon arrested Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Authur Hackford, on a warrant issued at the request of O. Robinson Casey, superintendent of the SPCA. Amidon appeared before the Onondaga Magistrate Wednesday night and asked for time to consult a lawyer. He was paroled on his own recognizance until the date of trial. Amidon told theJustice of the Peace that the charges were without foundation. At different times Amidon has been an exhibitor of horses at the State Fair and is said to have won prizes. MR AND MRS AMIDON MARRIED FIFTY YEARS Marcellus Observer, July 4, 1934 The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Amidon of Navarino was somewhat disturbed Tuesday by a wind storm which about demolished their barn and endangered the lives of four persons who sought refuge in the barn. As the wind came up the four, Everett Amidon, Miss Amelia Amidon, Merton Miller and another man whose name has not been learned, ran for the barn. The terrific wind tore at the corners and eaves and finally weakened the structure so that it began to collapse. As the barn showed signs of giving way the four decided to chance a run to the house. This was done amid a hail of boards and plank from the barn. They escaped injury. Mr. and Mrs. Amidon are both 69 years of age and are hale and hearty. Mr. Amidon is a son of Fayette Amidon, a Civil War veteran, and was born in the Village of Otisco. On July 3, 1884, he married Miss Hannah Adams, a native of England, in the parsonage of the South Onondaga Methodist Church. Three children are living as follows, Herbert Amidon of Navarino, Mrs. May McCarthy of Syracuse and Theodore Amidon of Chittenango. There are 20 grandchildren ad 5 great grandchildren in the family. Syracuse, May 17, 1958 Elmer E. Amidon, 93, died May 17, 1958 in Palermo, NY. He was a former stagecoach driver, who died in his home. A native of South Onondaga, he drove a stage coach from Cardiff to Syracuse. In 1909 he removed to Navarino and operated a farm until 1943 when he removed to Palermo. Survivors are 2 sons, Everett, with whom he lived and Theodore of Lafayette , 4 daughters, Mrs. Mae McCarthy, Mrs. John Agan, Mrs. Martha Johns, all of this city and Mrs. Eva Williams of Germany, 23 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren. Marcellus Observer Friday May 30, 1958 ELMER E. AMIDON Services were conducted on May 19th at the Norris Funeral Home for Elmer E. Amidon of Palermo who died May 16th at the age of 93. The Rev. John Starr officiated. Burial was in South Onondaga. Mr. Amidon was a native of South Onondaga and during the early part of the century operated a stage line between South Onondaga and Syracuse. In 1909 he moved to Navarino to become a farmer until 1943 when he moved to Palermo. He is survived by two sons, Everett, with whom he resided, and Theodore of Lafayette; 4 daughters, Mrs. Mae McCarthy, Mrs. John Agan and Mrs. Martha Johns, all of Syracuse and Mrs. Eva Williams of Germany; 23 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and several great-great- grandchildren.