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Dr. Winslow S. Sloan
1853-1918
Dr. Winslow S. Sloan of Homer, NY died Wednesday last in his sixty-fifth year at his home on Elm St. Despite a valiant battle, he finally
succumbed to influenza. A noted ophthalmologist, Dr. Sloan authored several books on the eye and often gave lectures to colleagues and students. But his wife, Matilda Homer Sloan, descendant of
the town's founder and well known in central New York society, reported that his favorite activity was donning costumes and visual aids and performing educational entertainment for children. Always
accompanied by his constant companion and life-like doll, Eye-leen, he ended each performance with his favorite phrase, "Remember, eyes love you." His final hours were spent surrounded by
his loving wife and faithful servants while lying next to Eye-leen. Mrs. Sloan indicated he will be interred in the family's mausoleum at Homer Rural Cemetery, while Eye-leen will be cremated.
Anson B. Chichester
1870-1920
Cable advice was received here today of the death in New Guinea of Anson B. Chichester, former president of the Farmer's and Merchant's Bank
and Loan Company of Ghent, NY. Mr. Chichester resigned from that position in 1918 shortly before the company folded under questionable circumstances and to the dismay of its customers who lost the funds in their accounts. A would-be
explorer, Chichester travelled to New Guinea with his wife who disappeared shortly thereafter, her body never found. Two weeks after her disappearance Chichester married Mianna, daughter of tribal Chief Khorve Kunava.
Chichester was stricken with jaundice and in a delirium wandered off a steep cliff to his death. Chief Kunava reported Chichester's body, in accordance with his wishes, will be sautéed with native onions and potatoes.
Agatha Schmetterling
1861-1925
Agatha Schmetterling singer, dancer and noted socialite expired Tuesday last in Miami, Florida in her sixty-fourth year. The New Rochelle, NY resident was the daughter of famed entomologists
the late Tobias and Anke Schmetterling and was a product of one of their misguided experiments. Miss Schmetterling performed at venues throughout the New York City area as well as at
private functions for the social elite. Her generous inheritance allowed her access to befriend many of the rich and powerful and endear herself to them. In the winter she could not resist the urge
to migrate south, and became just as popular in South Florida society. It was there at a beach party bonfire that she wandered too close to the flames suffering mortal wounds. Her wings will be
mounted and framed to be displayed at New Rochelle High School where she set many track records that still stand.
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