Mrs. Adah A. Teachout died at her home on Caswell Street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] Friday night, at 10:45. She was born in Hollisterville, Pa., July 7, 1854, and was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Fayette Sweet. Mrs. Teachout has been a resident of Afton for twenty-eight years. She was a faithful member of the Methodist Church and the Afton O.E.S. She is survived by a granddaughter, Miss Pearl Dimorier of Afton; three nieces, Mrs. Ethel Christopher of Endicott, Mrs. C.C. Vrooman of Greene, Mrs. Harvey Stoddard of Birmingham, Ala., and a nephew, Robert Jacobs of Bainbridge. The funeral services were held at her home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William Jones officiating. Burial in West Bainbridge, Union Valley Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]. [MHD notation: d. June 1942]
Mrs. Arta Foote Teachout, 54, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday morning at the Sidney Hospital, Sidney. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wright, of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. Wilfred Meade, of Cortland. The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge, where friends may call this evening and Friday afternoon and evening. [MHD notation: d. Nov. 1949]
The funeral of Charles Terry, who died Saturday night at his home in Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY], was held Wednesday afternoon at the home, with Rev. Frederick Nichols of the Baptist Church officiating. The services at Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] were in charge of Afton Lodge No. 360 F.&A.M. [MHD notation: d. 1940]
Lizzy Terry, wife of Charles A. Terry died at her home at Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday morning, July 23rd, after a very short illness. Besides a large circle of friends, she leave to mourn her loss a husband and two children, Edna aged 13 and Maurice aged 11, an aged mother whose home was with her, and one sister Miss Florence Sweet of Afton. The funeral was held at Vallonia Springs, and was largely attended. Burial at Afton. Mrs. Terry will be greatly missed in the community where she lived. She was an earnest church worker, was president of the Missionary Society, and much interested in the Sunday School work. Scarlet fever visited this home last winter, Mrs. Terry and both children had it, and for a long time the daughter's life was despaired of, but finally the tide turned and she slowly regained her health. Much sympathy is felt for the family whose home is so suddenly made desolate by the loss of the devoted wife and mother. [MHD notation: d. 1912]
Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY]: The community was saddened last Thursday morning by the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Charles Terry who had only been ill for a few days. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at her late home. The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of everyone and none knew Mrs. Terry but to love her. [MHD notation: Nov. 22, 1928]
Entered into rest, Aug. 25th, 1908, at her home near Belden [Broome Co., NY], Mrs. Georgia Merrell, wife of Rev. Platt Thompson. Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Ira and Melissa Merrell. She was born in Greene, Chenango county, Dec. 22, 1852. She was married to Platt Thompson May 5, 1880. In 1884 she, with her husband, was converted under the labors of Rev. L.F. Ketchum, was baptized and united with the R.M. Church at Belden. She was an earnest and faithful member doing her part cheerfully and faithfully. She was a working member of the Ladies' Aid Society since its organization. She had a large circle of friends who will greatly miss her ever ready hand and hearty sympathy in times of trouble and affliction. When the time for her departure came it found her ready and anxiously waiting the summons to "come up higher." Besides her husband she leaves one step-son and four brothers, Hudson Merrell of Binghamton, Oscar of Greene, Frank of Los Angeles, California, and Leroy of Ovid, N.Y. The funeral service was held in the church at Belden, Aug. 29. Rev. W.N. Baily of Otisco, officiated. The text was from Matthew 25th chapter, 34th verse. J.A. Kark & Sons funeral directors; Burial in the Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].
Mrs. Lulu May Thomson, 75, died at her home, 42 Spring St., Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Thomson of Afton; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Harris of Unadilla, Mrs. Thelma Kirkland of Sidney; three sons, Leslie of Chenango Forks, Wayne and Merwin, both of Afton; one brother, Will Briggs of Chenango Forks; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church in Afton, Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Alan Douglas will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery Afton. [MHD notation: March 13, 1951]
Lizzy Terry, wife of Charles A. Terry died at her home at Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday morning, July 23rd, after a very short illness. Besides a large circle of friends, she leave to mourn her loss a husband and two children, Edna aged 13 and Maurice aged 11, an aged mother whose home was with her, and one sister Miss Florence Sweet of Afton. The funeral was held at Vallonia Springs, and was largely attended. Burial at Afton. Mrs. Terry will be greatly missed in the community where she lived. She was an earnest church worker, was president of the Missionary Society, and much interested in the Sunday School work. Scarlet fever visited this home last winter, Mrs. Terry and both children had it, and for a long time the daughter's life was despaired of, but finally the tide turned and she slowly regained her health. Much sympathy is felt for the family whose home is so suddenly made desolate by the loss of the devoted wife and mother. [MHD notation: d. 1912]
Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY]: The community was saddened last Thursday morning by the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Charles Terry who had only been ill for a few days. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at her late home. The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of everyone and none knew Mrs. Terry but to love her. [MHD notation: Nov. 22, 1928]
Entered into rest, Aug. 25th, 1908, at her home near Belden [Broome Co., NY], Mrs. Georgia Merrell, wife of Rev. Platt Thompson. Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Ira and Melissa Merrell. She was born in Greene, Chenango county, Dec. 22, 1852. She was married to Platt Thompson May 5, 1880. In 1884 she, with her husband, was converted under the labors of Rev. L.F. Ketchum, was baptized and united with the R.M. Church at Belden. She was an earnest and faithful member doing her part cheerfully and faithfully. She was a working member of the Ladies' Aid Society since its organization. She had a large circle of friends who will greatly miss her ever ready hand and hearty sympathy in times of trouble and affliction. When the time for her departure came it found her ready and anxiously waiting the summons to "come up higher." Besides her husband she leaves one step-son and four brothers, Hudson Merrell of Binghamton, Oscar of Greene, Frank of Los Angeles, California, and Leroy of Ovid, N.Y. The funeral service was held in the church at Belden, Aug. 29. Rev. W.N. Baily of Otisco, officiated. The text was from Matthew 25th chapter, 34th verse. J.A. Kark & Sons funeral directors; Burial in the Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].
Mrs. Lulu May Thomson, 75, died at her home, 42 Spring St., Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Thomson of Afton; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Harris of Unadilla, Mrs. Thelma Kirkland of Sidney; three sons, Leslie of Chenango Forks, Wayne and Merwin, both of Afton; one brother, Will Briggs of Chenango Forks; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church in Afton, Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Alan Douglas will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery Afton. [MHD notation: March 13, 1951]
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