Century-old Ti — Oldest resident dies

This is the latest in a series of posts about news reported a century ago in the Ticonderoga Sentinel.

Jane Holcomb, age 97, the oldest Ticonderoga resident, died at 11 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day.

Holcomb, born Oct. 3, 1822, was the widow of Joshua Holcomb, and she was the mother of Jennie Fairchild.

“She was held in high esteem as a woman of many lovable qualities, and her reminiscences of the village, which she had seen grow from a mere hamlet to its present condition, were very interesting,” the Ticonderoga Sentinel reported on March 18, 1920.

The newly renovated People’s Garage had new management.

“It is of interest to note that a new five-gallon, single-stroke gasoline pump has been installed, also free air service, the great advantage of which is known to all,” the Sentinel reported. “The livery business is being well taken care of and in the hands of first class and experienced drivers of high class cars.”

John Bemis of Factoryville, in Crown Point, was happy to be home after spending the winter in Florida.

“John says give him old Crown Point in preference to that place. Rattlesnakes and alligators are too plenty for him.”

The Buick Six basketball team on March 11 defeated “the much touted” Dolans of Albany 64 -30 at home.

“The game, which was expected to be close and hard fought, was a disappointment to the fans that crowded the hall.”

The Ticonderoga High School basketball team on March 12 defeated Fort Edward 68–34 at home.

Mrs. H.A. Peris and Joseph Gauthier won first prizes at the Knights of Columbus card party, at which vocal soloists Mrs. J.P.J. Cummins and Mark Bigelow provided entertainment.

Father Murtaugh won the booby prize.

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