Canastota Bee Journal 
April 17, 1909 
 
     MARTIN V. RATNOUR 
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  The death of Martin V. Ratnour occured at his home on the Sherman farm, Mew Boston street, 
Thursday night it 6 o'clock. Mr. Ratnour was born at Wampsville about 78 years ago. He is 
survived by two children Lewis Ratnour and Miss Ella E. Ratnour both of the village. The funeral 
will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Horatio Yates will officiate and burial will 
be made at Lenox Rural cemetery.