“John H. Collins, 76, for over 60 years a resident of Ithaca and until four years ago actively engaged in business in this city, died this morning at his home, 312 South Aurora Street, following a long illness. Mr. Collins had been in ill health since last Fall.
Mr. Collins began his business career in Ithaca with the late Olin L. Stewart, organizing a bottling business which went under the firm name of Stewart & Collins. This business was conducted for about 40 years when Mr. Collins retired and purchased the Clinton House in partnership with Elmer H. Starner, the present owner.
Sold Hotel Interest
Mr. Collins sold his interest in the hotel business to M. Starner about four years ago when he retired from active business.
He was born in Hornell and came to Ithaca a young man. He was the father of the late John D. Collins, prominent Ithaca attorney.
Mr. Collins was a member of Eureka Fire Patrol, No. 4, the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Rosary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church.
He is survived only by his widow. Mary Collins.
The funeral will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church Saturday morning, March 29, at 10:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.”
“John Collins Dead; Ithaca Business Man,” Ithaca Journal-News, March 26, 1930, 7.