Obituaries (Mu) MHD Collection

 

M.J. Mudge Dies Suddenly

Prominent Business Man of Afton Stricken Suddenly by Heart Attack

 

On Tuesday morning of this week, occurred the sudden death of one of the best known and influential citizens of the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], a man who for over 35 years has been associated with many diversified activities and whose opinion on matters of a business and civic nature were highly regarded.  In 1882 Morris J. Mudge and Mary Bennett were married and lived in Harpursville until 1889.  In that year Mr. and Mrs. Mudge moved to Afton from Harpursville, where he was associated with his brother, A.A. Mudge.  At that time he bought the dry goods business of Joseph Decker on Main street and later the feed business of C.E. Carrington.  Several years later he sold  the general store to Lord & McHugh.  However he continued to follow the feed business and expanded after associating with him Alden A. Mudge the only son.  Mr. Mudge has always been intensely interested in all affairs connected with the Village.  He served as Supervisor of the Town of Afton in 1901 and 1902.  He was known as a staunch Republican and served as chairman of the local committee for many years.  He also served as President of the Board of Education for several years and was directly responsible for the building of the new schoolhouse about 22 years ago.  He has been president of the First National Bank of Afton, since its inception.  Mr. Mudge was a member of Afton lodge No. 360 F.&A.M. and of Vallonia Chapter No. 80 R.A.M., serving as Master of Afton lodge in 1909 and High Priest of Vallonia Chapter in 1910-12.  Morris J. Mudge was born March 26, 1856, son of Morris J. Mudge and Barbara Pulver in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  The funeral will be held from his late home Friday p.m. at 2:30.  The Masons will attend in a body.  Employees of M.J. Mudge & Son will act as bearers and the board of Directors of the First National Bank will be honorary bearers.  Services will be under the direction of Rev. C.E Webb, pastor of the Presbyterian church of which he was a member.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] in the family plot.  The death of Morris Mudge is deeply regretted by his fellow townsmen who sought and greatly appreciated his kindly interest in local matters and his excellent business judgment.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to his surviving wife, Mary and son Alden A. Mudge and family.  [MHD notation:  April 5, 1932]

 

Harpursville [Broome Co., NY]:  Our village was saddened Sunday morning by the death of one of our older residents, Mrs. Grace Stowe Mudge, who died in the Binghamton City Hospital Sunday morning after a short illness.  The body was removed to the Harry Kark Funeral Home and the service held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at St. Luke's Church here, the Rev. Root officiating.  Burial was in Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  Mrs. Mudge is survived by three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Loretta Stowe of Binghamton, Mrs. Mary Mudge of Afton and Mrs. Belle Wasson of Nineveh and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Mudge was a life-long resident of this place.  Her husband, the late Arthur Mudge, conducted a General Store in the building now occupied by the Victory Store.  She was a kind neighbor and a good friend to all and we shall miss her cheery smile....The floral pieces were many and beautiful.  [MHD notation:  Sept. 1, 1942]

 

Mrs. Mary Mudge, widow of the late Morris J. Mudge died at her home on main street early Tuesday morning, aged 85 years.  Mrs. Mudge had been confined to her home for sometime but able to see her friends and enjoy a friendly visit until a few weeks ago when her condition became serious.  She will be missed by her many friends as her kindly gracious manner endeared her to all.  Mrs. Mudge is survived by one son, Alden A. Mudge, two grandsons, George at home and Sgt. Alden A. Mudge, Jr. who is serving with the U.S. Army in France.  Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the home with Rev. Clifford E. Webb of the Presbyterian church officiating.  Mrs. Mudge was one of the oldest members of this church.  Burial was in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  April 3, 1945]

 

Abram Mull died, May 24, 1910, at the age of 86 years.  When a young man he married Miss Sarah Utter, with whom he has spent sixty-five years.  They have worked together early and late until the last few years, since he has been in poor health.  Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Sayre Utter and one brother to mourn his loss.  The funeral was held at the house Thursday, May 26.  Burial in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].

 

In Memory of A. Mull:  At his residence at Tunnel [Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday, May 24, A. Mull passed away, aged 86 years:

We had laid our dear father to rest,

Away from this cold world of care;

We know that his soul is with the blest

And he is waiting and watching for us there.

 



 On earth we will see him no more.

The kind voice is forever stilled;

Never call us by name as of yore;

Thy warm true heart is still.

 

He's gone beyond our recall

To the home so bright and fair,

The Heavenly Father has built

For all his loved ones to share.

 

Those dear, kind hands are laid

Across the silent breast.

Their work on earth is stayed

No more in the strife to take part.

 

If he our grief does know,

How his tender heart must ache;

So we must calmer thoughts sow

For his dear sake.

 

Could we, in our selfish love,

Make that dear heart sad!

He has gone to the home above

Where all is bright and glad.

[MHD notation:  d. 1910]

 

George Mulwane, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly of a heart attack while at work on the O.&W. Railroad, Monday morning at 10:30.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel, Bainbridge.  [MHD notation:  May 15, 1944]

 

Fred L. Mumford, 70, of Harpursville, a former Broome county supervisor, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning in City hospital after a long illness.  Mr. Mumford suffered from coronary thrombosis, according to his physician, Dr. A.M. Torrance.  The body was removed to the Harry G. Kark funeral home in Harpursville, and was to be returned to the Mumford residence tonight.  Mr. Mumford was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1919 and took office Jan. 1, 1920.  He retired form the board Dec. 31, 1932.  Mr. Mumford served as chairman of the board's key committees and was chairman of the board in 1928 and 1929.  More recently he had held a clerical position in the state Legislature.  Mr. Mumford is survived by a half-sister, Mrs. Florence Pratt of Oneonta and several cousins.  Funeral arrangements were to be completed today.  [MHD notation:  1941]

MUMFORD--A private prayer service for Fred L. Mumford will be held at the home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.  The body will be taken to the Harpursville Baptist church where it will lie in state until 2 o'clock, at which time the funeral will be held.  The Rev. Louis G. Falk will officiate.  Live Oak Lodge, 696, will conduct their services at the church.  Burial will be in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Arrangements by Harry G. Kark.  [MHD notation Jan. 8, 1941]

Mrs. Lyda Mumford, aged 51 years, wife of Fred L. Mumford, Supervisor of the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], died very suddenly at her home near Belden [Broome Co., NY], Tuesday January 11th, of acute brights disease.  The funeral was held from her home, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives.  Rev. J.L. Wilson, pastor of the M.E. Church of this place, officiated and interment was in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, Zael and Henry Paddleford, of Tunnel.  Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.  [MHD notation:  d. 1921]