On Monday morning, June 1, Emily, wife of Charles Terry of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died of cerebral hemorrhage at her home age 60 years. Funeral was held Wednesday from the house, Rev. J.S. Crompton officiating. Burial at West Bainbridge cemetery. Mrs. Terry is survived by her husband. [Bainbridge Republican, June 4, 1903]
On Tuesday, June 9, T. Jefferson Lyon, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co.., NY], died at his home, Park Terrace, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged 69 years. Mr. Lyon had been a sufferer from Bright's disease a number of years, his health gradually failing, but with wonderful will and determination he kept up until a few days before his death, when he sank rapidly, the vital forces giving out entirely. Mr. Lyon's disease is apt to affect the eyesight and in the case of the deceased he became partially blind two years ago and within the last six months of his life was unable to see at all. But with unexampled courage he fought against the inevitable, pursuing a line of duties, which had always been a science with him, as caring for stock, his horses and cattle being the best grade in the market. Until a year or two before his death, he drove unaided his horses upon business about Binghamton when unable to see to guide them, but his skill and intuition always returned him in safety to his home. It was a pathetic sight through the last winter and spring to see Mr. Lyon with his infirmity of sight groping his way to his cattle in the barn or in the field to look after their wants because of his affection for them. Mr. Lyon left Bainbridge for Binghamton to reside fifteen years ago. He built a tenement house on Liberty street and later sold it and purchased a large tract of land in the vicinity of Ross Park, the development of which and the name Park Terrace, brought him prominently before the public, as having promoted one of the prettiest suburbs of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon became allied with the Centenary M.E. Church soon after going to Binghamton, and were among its most faithful, generous and enthusiastic supporters. T. Jefferson Lyon was the son of Briggs Lyon of West Bainbridge and was born in 1831. He was united in marriage to Ellen F. Kelley of West Bainbridge, December 31, 1856. Mr. Lyon was engaged in farming in the home town for ten years and then removed to Pike, N.Y. where he continued that occupation until 1877 when he returned to this section settling in Bainbridge village. He opened with his brother-in-law, James Kelley, a boot, shoe and grocery store on West Main street, and later went into the clothing business in the Clark block and also in Thomas block, being associated with his son, Frank R. Lyon. The deceased was a much esteemed citizen of Bainbridge, genial in a social way, honorable in business, and devoted to the interests of the Methodist Church. His removal to Binghamton in 1888 was much regretted. Mr. Lyon is survived by his wife and two children: Mrs. Frank D. Lyon of Binghamton, and Frank R. Lyon of Manistee, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Hamilton Greene, Mrs. Smith Lane, Mrs. Marietta Lane and Mrs. Frank Davis of Bainbridge; two brothers, Joseph E. Lyon of Bainbridge, and Orville J. Lyon of Scranton. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Taber officiating, assisted by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Burial was in Floral Park cemetery.....The sorrowing wife has the sympathy of many old friends in Bainbridge. [Bainbridge Republican, June 18, 1903]
John Gaines of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was tearing down an old barn on a farm, which he bought recently, three miles out of town. Thursday when he did not appear at home, the family sent the hired man to see what he was doing and he was found dead, planed under a large beam, which had fallen across his chest. Mr. Gaines was working alone and was last seen alive by the rural mail carrier at about 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, at work on the barn. He was 29 years old and about five years ago was in the flour and feed business in Sherburne. [Bainbridge Republican, June 18, 1903]
Peter Healey of Oak street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], was found dead Sunday morning at six o'clock, by a neighbor, lying at the foot of a pair of stairs leading to the second floor. Healey's neck was broken. He had apparently fallen over the railing of the stairs twelve feet from the floor. He had put on a new pair of shoes the night before and it was thought possible he might have slipped which caused him to fall over the railing. He leaves a widow. [Bainbridge Republican, June 18, 1903]
The Messrs. Homer and Daniel S. Bristol, have received word of the death of their brother-in-law, Daniel W. Lacey, of Belvidere, Ill., which occurred May 23. His age was 80 years. Two children survive. His wife, who was Miss Sophia H. Bristol, died two years ago, aged 72 years. She was born at the Bristol family home at Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.]. A sister, Mrs. Mary Hollenbeck, resides at Belvidere, who with the above named brothers are the only remaining members of the original Bristol family. [Bainbridge Republican, June 25, 1903]
Ivan E. Willard, foreman of the Clinton Courier in Clinton, N.Y., was instantly killed by electricity Saturday night while turning on a light in the office. He was thirty-two years old and leaves a wife. This is the second accident of the kind that has occurred in that vicinity in six months. It is supposed the transformer was out of order allowing the full strength of the current, 2,100 volts, to enter the building. [Bainbridge Republican, June 25, 1903]
Ivan E. Willard, foreman of the Clinton Courier in Clinton, N.Y., was instantly killed by electricity Saturday night while turning on a light in the office. He was thirty-two years old and leaves a wife. This is the second accident of the kind that has occurred in that vicinity in six months. It is supposed the transformer was out of order allowing the full strength of the current, 2,100 volts, to enter the building. [Bainbridge Republican, June 25, 1903]
Lena Barnes Hovey, 55, died at her home at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Dec. 30, 1937. Mrs. Hovey was born July 7, 1882, in the town of Butternuts, Otsego Co., where she spent her early childhood. She was united in marriage to Franklin G. Hovey on March 14, 1900. Of this union were born three children, Merton B Hovey, of Oswego, N.Y.; Everett F. Hovey, of Sidney, N.Y.; and Mildred Hovey Savary, of Guilford Center. She is survived by her husband, Franklin G Hovey; the three above named children; nine grandchildren; one brother, W. Everett Barnes, of Milford, N.Y.; and one sister, Alice Barnes Sherwood of South New Berlin. The first eleven years of her married life were spent in the town of Butternuts; from there she moved with her husband to Guilford Center, where she made her home till her death, which came after a lingering illness of four months. Affiliated with the Congregational-Presbyterian Church of the village, she was a faithful member and very active worker in Ladies' Missionary and Aid circles, where she will be sorely missed. Funeral services conducted Jan. 2, 1938, at the home and the Congregational-Presbyterian church, were in charge of the pastor, Rev. A.E. Reudink. Interment was made at the Guilford Center Cemetery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1938]
The death of Mrs. Anna Campbell, wife of Francis Campbell, occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, Monday. Mrs. Campbell was 48 years of age, and was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Oxford. A woman of fine Christian character, her life was centered in her home. An excellent neighbor she was held in high esteem and affection by all who knew her and her passing is a source of much sorrow. Funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon from the George J. Devine Funeral Home in Norwich. Rev. Leon Bouten, pastor of the Oxford M.E. Church, will officiate and burial will be made in the Yaleville Cemetery [Guilford, NY]. Besides her husband, Mrs. Campbell is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth D., and Mildred L., who resided at home; her father, Anto Pfeil, of East Oxford; a sister, Mrs. Chas. Shapley, of East Oxford, and a brother, Henry Pfeil, of Guilford, also several nieces and nephews. The family resides on the Norwich-Oxford highway. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 13, 1938]
Miss Lucy Olmstead was the youngest of a family of twelve children. Her parents moved from Connecticut to Meredith, Delaware Co., N.Y., but a few years before her birth, which occurred July 13, 1821. Puritan blood ran in her veins and she did not disgrace her ancestry. About 1840 she removed with her parents to Otego [Otsego Co., NY], where she comforted their declining days. Some years after this she was married to Mr. Levi Coburn. Two children were born to them. The sudden death of the younger, a much loved boy, caused deep sorrow to the hearts of his parents. The daughter remains to mourn a fond mother's loss and to console a heart broken bather. On July 14, 1871, Mrs. Coburn left the earth. For just half a century she was spared to exemplify a true Christian life. At Meredith in early youth the publicly professed her faith in her Savior and ever after lived worthy of her profession. The Congregational Church of Otego, has lost one of its pillars. Mrs. Coburn was from her youth ever ready to exert herself in support of the Church she loved so well. But her heart was not so small as to be entirely swallowed up in her own Church. The town has lost one of its most useful inhabitants. Her hands were ready to engage in any good work. "None knew her but to love her" may truly be written over her grave. Yet it was in her own home that her character would shine the brightest. Here all the depths of her loving nature would be seen. Her removal thence must cause "a thick darkness which can be felt." A firm faith in God alone can illume the darkness. We commend to the mourning kindred, that same loving Savior in whom she trusted. To all her numerous friends we commend her faith and her good works as worthy of imitation. [Bainbridge Republican, July 22, 1871]
The death of Mrs. Anna Campbell, wife of Francis Campbell, occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, Monday. Mrs. Campbell was 48 years of age, and was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Oxford. A woman of fine Christian character, her life was centered in her home. An excellent neighbor she was held in high esteem and affection by all who knew her and her passing is a source of much sorrow. Funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon from the George J. Devine Funeral Home in Norwich. Rev. Leon Bouten, pastor of the Oxford M.E. Church, will officiate and burial will be made in the Yaleville Cemetery [Guilford, NY]. Besides her husband, Mrs. Campbell is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth D., and Mildred L., who resided at home; her father, Anto Pfeil, of East Oxford; a sister, Mrs. Chas. Shapley, of East Oxford, and a brother, Henry Pfeil, of Guilford, also several nieces and nephews. The family resides on the Norwich-Oxford highway. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 13, 1938]
Miss Lucy Olmstead was the youngest of a family of twelve children. Her parents moved from Connecticut to Meredith, Delaware Co., N.Y., but a few years before her birth, which occurred July 13, 1821. Puritan blood ran in her veins and she did not disgrace her ancestry. About 1840 she removed with her parents to Otego [Otsego Co., NY], where she comforted their declining days. Some years after this she was married to Mr. Levi Coburn. Two children were born to them. The sudden death of the younger, a much loved boy, caused deep sorrow to the hearts of his parents. The daughter remains to mourn a fond mother's loss and to console a heart broken bather. On July 14, 1871, Mrs. Coburn left the earth. For just half a century she was spared to exemplify a true Christian life. At Meredith in early youth the publicly professed her faith in her Savior and ever after lived worthy of her profession. The Congregational Church of Otego, has lost one of its pillars. Mrs. Coburn was from her youth ever ready to exert herself in support of the Church she loved so well. But her heart was not so small as to be entirely swallowed up in her own Church. The town has lost one of its most useful inhabitants. Her hands were ready to engage in any good work. "None knew her but to love her" may truly be written over her grave. Yet it was in her own home that her character would shine the brightest. Here all the depths of her loving nature would be seen. Her removal thence must cause "a thick darkness which can be felt." A firm faith in God alone can illume the darkness. We commend to the mourning kindred, that same loving Savior in whom she trusted. To all her numerous friends we commend her faith and her good works as worthy of imitation. [Bainbridge Republican, July 22, 1871]
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