When the Death angel came last Saturday afternoon and carried little Helen Marie Crumb in His arms to join the shining host in that "Morning Land," deepest sympathy for the afflicted parents and little sister, Geraldine, pervaded the hearts of this entire community. She had been somewhat indisposed for three or four weeks but on Monday, of April 14, alarming symptoms manifested themselves which proved endo carditis. It was known that her condition was serious but for a few hours at a time a seeming improvement served to arouse hopes that she might recover. How delusive were those hopes was shown when on Saturday evening, April 19, the light of life flickered and went out. After hours of weariness she fell asleep "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." The grief that is heavy upon the stricken home cannot be dispelled but nothing can take away the heritage of love from them that she left. It seemed that one of earth's sweetest flowers had been transplanted into the Paradise above, for her unusual quaintness and charm of expression when her baby tongue began to prattle, combined with her sweet, winning face and manner gve promise of rare intellectual powers and endeared her to all who came in touch with her; but God had need of her and took her to Himself. There the lovely child spirit will expand from growth to growth as naturally as a flower opens to the sunshine, but the sunshine of her sweet face will be missed in the Sunday school, for all loved her, and the fragrance of the five years of her little life will linger longer and influence her little companions in many unknown ways. Funeral services were held at the house at three o'clock p.m. on monday, and on account of the recent ill health of and present prostration of the mother, it was deemed best to have as quiet a service as possible. The pastor being ill the services were conducted by Rev. A.H. Grant assisted by Rev. Arthur Spauling. The music was by Messrs. Isaac Yale, Wm. Hart and Mrs. R.W.Kirby....
I cannot say, and I will not say,
That she is dead. She is just away.
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand,
She has wandered into an unknown land,
and left us dreaming how very fair
it needs must be, since she lingers there.
And you--O you, who the wildest yearn
For the little step and the glad return.
Think of her faring on, as dear
In the love of there as here.
Think of her still as the same, I say;
She is not dead; she is just away.
[Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 24, 1902]
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Roehlk has been saddened by the death of their little son, Charles Lewis, which occurred last Sunday morning after a brief life of nine days. Mrs. Roehlk has been critically ill since, but has been conscious of the kindness and sympathy of friends and desires to unite with her husband in expressing appreciation of all the many services rendered. The funeral was private and held Tuesday morning, Rev. Mr. Grant attending. The tiny casket covered with beautiful flowers was taken to Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] for burial. [Bainbridge Republican, May 1, 1902]
The following, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Westcott, Earl Westcott, Mrs. Herman Vancott and Mr. and Mrs. C. Merton Hastings, were in Oneonta on Sunday in attendance at the funeral of Miss Winifred Stebbins, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Westcott of Oneonta (Otsego Co., NY). Miss Stebbins had numerous acquaintances in Bainbridge who held her in high regard. She was bridesmaid at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. Merton Hastings two years ago. Miss Stebbins was twenty-three years old and died Thursday at Liberty where she had been nearly a year to recover her health. [Bainbridge Republican, May 1, 1902]
Mount Upton: Monday night one of our well known and loved residents, Mrs. Ellen Smith, passed away. She was as well as usual Saturday. She was a faithful christian, president of the W.F.M.S., and will be missed. the funeral was held in the church, where in prayer meeting the week before, she had witnessed for her Almighty Friend. Beautiful flowers and words of consolation from her pastor, Rev. T.D. Hartsock, and the sad countenances of friends from many places, proved the esteem in which she was held. Rev. Mr. Pickett read the scriptures an doffered prayer. Miss Belle will remain in the lovely home completed two years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, May 1, 1902]
Miss Minnie E. Lamb, 19 years old, died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at her home, 13-1/2 Floral avenue. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen V. Lamb of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Carl E. Bogardius of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Ernest Hartman of this city, and a brother, Harold Lamb of Union Center. [LMD notation: Mar. 24, 1930]
Mrs. Hattie Seeley, wife of Albert Seeley of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home a little before 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. She was stricken with a shock on Friday. Survivng are her husband and one son, Philetus, better known as Charles. Funeral services were held in the church at East Guilford Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. D.M. Sutton of Sidney officiating. Mrs. Seeley was born in Halstead, Pa., 59 years ago. Seven yers ago the family moved from Afton to Sidney where they lived four years, going from here to East Guilford about three years ago. She was a devoted Baptist and many will remember her with respect in his community. [LMD notation: Mar. 11, 1939]
The funeral of LaVErne H. Sweet was held Tuesday at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main street, Johnson City. The Rev. John W. Slack officiated. The pallbearers were Harry Davis, George Rector, Samuel Clague, Richard Norton, John Devney and Frank Horn. Burial was in Chenango Valley cemetery. [LMD notation: Nov. 1934]
Elmer Guy Smith died Thursday December 13, at his farm residence near Trout Creek on the Cannonsville road. He had been in poor health for the past year. He was 57 years of age. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M.E. church at Trout Creek, Rev. M.H. Ryan of Cannonsville officiating, with burial in the Trout Creek cemetery. Mr. Smith had spent his life at Trout Creek except for a residence in Colorado for a time. he is survived by his wife and two sons, Percy and Jesse, at home, and a daughter living in the west. [LMD notation: d. 1934]
Mrs. Livria Holcomb died at her home in Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] this morning at 2:45 o'clock. she is survived by a brother, Robert Dyer of Hallstead; a sister, Mrs. Grace Germond of this city and several nieces and nephews. [LMD notation: July 19, 1939]
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