The following obituary notice, taken from The Evening Herald of Parsons, Kansas, under date of December 20, 1902 will be read with interest by those who remember the Thomas P. Main family, who were prominent residents of Searles Hill some fifty years ago. The subject of this sketch is a son, who went to California during the gold fever race and then drifted onward finally locating permanently in Parsons, Kansas. The Herald says: "J.D. Main, one of the early and most respected residents of Parsons, died at his home in the Main Block on North Central avenue, this morning, aged 70 years and one month. He had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for the past year and last summer made a trip to Colorado in the hope of improving his condition but the change did not agree with him and he returned home. About a week ago he was forced to give up and go to bed and since then his decline was rapid. The deceased came to Parsons in March 1873, and opened a carriage and wagon shop, which he continued for twelve years, when he engaged in the wall paper business. He was an energetic and pushing citizen and while his capital was limited he ever showed a willing and helpful spirit toward any enterprise looking toward the betterment of Parsons. About eighteen years ago he built the Main Block at the corner of Washington avenue and Central avenue, embracing several desirable business rooms, everyone of them being occupied by a good tenant." Mr. Main leaves a wife and six children Wilbert C. Main, Mrs. W.C. Bragg, Mrs. Addie Hess, C.T. Main, Mrs. George Girard and Mrs. Edgar Osborne, all of whom reside in Parsons and were at his bedside when he passed away; also four brothers, George Main, Susquehanna Pa., W.B. Main, Abingdon, Ill., C.A. Main, Galesburg, Ill., and Hawley Main, Boone, Iowa. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 8, 1903]
Mrs. Emma Hinman, widow of the late Harvey D. Hinman, passed to her reward from her home on Pearl street last Saturday night. Mrs. Hinman was born in Columbus, N.Y., fifty-seven years ago. She came to this village fourteen years ago since which time she has made this her home. For a number of years she has been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church having united at Cannonsville before coming here. Mrs. Hinman was a choice woman and beloved by all who knew her. During the past seven or eight years she has been in feeble health, much of the time unable to leave the house. She was therefore denied the privilege of attendance upon divine service, which she greatly missed. Though slowly wasting away with consumption and suffering greatly she was always patient and her faith in God never wavered. Down to the very last she expressed a willingness to go home and her departing was beautiful. She is survived by her father, Martin Hoag, and three brothers, Chauncey, William P., and Maurice Hoag all of Cannonsville; beside two sons and one daughter, Chauncey J. of Belmont, N.Y., Nathan P. and Nellie M., of this place, with whom the community and church unite to mourn their loss. Simple but impressive services were conducted at her late home Tuesday at eleven o'clock by her pastor, Rev. J.S. Crompton, and her remains were laid to rest in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 15, 1903]
Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]\: The sad homecoming of Mrs. Robert Andrews, nee Mary C. Moore, of Pittsfield, Mass., to rest among her kindred of five generations in Evergreen cemetery, cast a shadow of grief over all. The many beautiful floral designs from the Hurlburt Paper Co., where Mr. Andrews is foreman, and from the church, Epworth League, Pittsfield friends and others, covered the casket of the sleeper, and filled the altar, on Thursday, Jan. 8, when the last rites were observed. Mrs. Charles Brooks sang a beautiful solo, and the quartet by Misses Stevens and Mrs. Willis Hyer gave fitting selections. The words of the pastor were consoling and the tears shed over the silent form spoke of the love which she had won. Mrs. J.W. MacGowan, her sister, came from Chicago and accompanied the bereaved ones to their Pittsfield home. A ray of glad sunshine will be missed from many lives but her influence will live on forever. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 15, 1903] [Note: Mrs. Andrews was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in the Norwich hamlet of White Store]
A special from Afton [Chenango Co., NY] under date of Tuesday, January 27 says: "Our towns people were saddened yesterday by the sudden death of one of our old and respected citizens, John Chamberlin, who passed away at two o'clock in the morning. the funeral will be held at the house at eleven o'clock, Friday morning, under the charge of Rev. Bishop Goodrich and services at the grave in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] by the Masonic order. Mr. Chamberlin was born in 1828, and was well known throughout this vicinity. He was formerly a prominent business man, representing the town of Afton at Norwich as supervisor, and was one of the vestry of St. Ann's Episcopal Church of that village. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two sister, Mrs. Joseph Juliand of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Johnston of Middletown, Conn. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 29, 1903]
Mrs. Teresa Mowry died at Elmira, Tuesday of this week, aged 90 years. The remains were brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] today and interment was in the Episcopal cemetery, beside her husband, David Mowry, who died in Bainbridge, in 1842. Mr. Mowry's death was caused by an accident while engaged in a game of ball upon our village green. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 29, 1903]
Harold, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gibson, died at their home in Binghamton [Broomek Co., NY] Monday night, after a brief illness of quinsy, having choked to death. The family recently moved to that city from Pruyn hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,, NY]. Edna, the thirteen-year-old daughter, is also ill. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 29, 1903]
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 13: Frank James "Pop" Quinn, 71, commissioner of charity for Chenango County during the past seventeen years, died tonight at the county farm near Preston after an illness of more than a month. He was known throughout Chenango County and had been in charge of the county home for so many years that he was known as "Pop" Quinn to almost every resident. He was born in McDonough and had lived in this county all his life. He was a member of the Norwich Lodge of Elks, the Odd Fellows, and the Exchange Club. He is survived by his widow and one brother Martin Quinn of Oxford. Funeral services will be held Friday. There will be a prayer service at the home at 1:30 o'clock and at the Methodist Church in Preston at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Clyde S. Schaff will officiate. Burial will be at Oxford [Chenango Co., N Y]. [MHD notation: 1930]
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19: Mrs. Florence E. Quinn, wife of the late Frank J. Quinn, who was Chenango County welfare officer for twenty years prior to his death in May 1931, died at the Welfare Home last night. Mrs. Quinn, who was familiarly known as "Ma" Quinn, leaves a host of friends in Chenango County who will mourn her loss. Her kindly efficient manner of administering to the wants of the inmates of the county home formed for her everlasting friends. At the death of her husband she was given the appointment and served remaining eight months of his term. She is survived by a foster son, Percy W Woodruff, who succeeded her as welfare officer; a brother, Kenneth Coville, of Preston; two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Wilbur of Preston and Mrs. W.R. Winans, of Binghamton, and a niece, Miss Hazel I. Wilbur of Preston. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon in the Preston, Methodist Church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Chester Beebe, of Ludlowille, N.Y. and Clifford Bound of Preston officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery at Oxford. [MHD notation, d. 1932]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY],March 28 : Harry Jones, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jones of this place, was instantly killed late this afternoon when he was struck by an automobile driven by Charles Armondi of Sidney. The youngster was thrown some distance by the impact. The accident occurred at a point two miles north of Afton on the Albany-Binghamton highway just below the Partridge garage. According to the story told by the youngster's companion, Howard Partridge, 10, the Jones boy darted across the highway directly into the path of the oncoming machine, which was said to be proceeding south at a fair rate of speed. Trooopers from Sidney Barracks investigated. The body of the youngster was removed to Tabor's Funeral Parlors in Afton where Coroner E.L. Bennett, assisted by Dr. W. Lee Dodge of this place, conducted an examination. An inquest is to be held. [MHD notation: d. 1933]
Sunday a.m. Mr. O.K. Swift, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at the home of his son, Mr. O.H. Swift, at the age of eighty-eight years. Mr. Swift was born in Dutchess Co., this state [New York], where he spent his youth and early manhood. About forty-nine years ago he moved from Auburn to Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], where he resided until nine years ago when he removed to Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. For thirty years he was engaged in the insurance business. The funeral was held from the home of his son Tuesday morning, and the remains placed in the family vault in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. Rev. Walter Bentley, pastor of St. Ann's church, officiated.
John O. Perkins, 73 years old, died at 6 o'clock Friday morning at the Johnson City General Hospital. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Florence Riker of Afton, Mrs. Dora Layton and Mrs. Ivan Sherman of this city, and Mrs. Perley Smith of Johnson City; a son, Edford Perkins of Kirkwood; two brothers, William Perkins of Greene and Frank Perkins of Upper Lisle, and three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Thornton of Taylor, Mrs. Harriett Williams of Cortland and Mrs. Emma Bradshaw of Pitcher. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Smith, 147 Clarence Avenue, Johnson City. Rev. John Paul Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott. [MHD notation: Oct. 2, 1927]
Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]\: The sad homecoming of Mrs. Robert Andrews, nee Mary C. Moore, of Pittsfield, Mass., to rest among her kindred of five generations in Evergreen cemetery, cast a shadow of grief over all. The many beautiful floral designs from the Hurlburt Paper Co., where Mr. Andrews is foreman, and from the church, Epworth League, Pittsfield friends and others, covered the casket of the sleeper, and filled the altar, on Thursday, Jan. 8, when the last rites were observed. Mrs. Charles Brooks sang a beautiful solo, and the quartet by Misses Stevens and Mrs. Willis Hyer gave fitting selections. The words of the pastor were consoling and the tears shed over the silent form spoke of the love which she had won. Mrs. J.W. MacGowan, her sister, came from Chicago and accompanied the bereaved ones to their Pittsfield home. A ray of glad sunshine will be missed from many lives but her influence will live on forever. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 15, 1903] [Note: Mrs. Andrews was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in the Norwich hamlet of White Store]
A special from Afton [Chenango Co., NY] under date of Tuesday, January 27 says: "Our towns people were saddened yesterday by the sudden death of one of our old and respected citizens, John Chamberlin, who passed away at two o'clock in the morning. the funeral will be held at the house at eleven o'clock, Friday morning, under the charge of Rev. Bishop Goodrich and services at the grave in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] by the Masonic order. Mr. Chamberlin was born in 1828, and was well known throughout this vicinity. He was formerly a prominent business man, representing the town of Afton at Norwich as supervisor, and was one of the vestry of St. Ann's Episcopal Church of that village. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two sister, Mrs. Joseph Juliand of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Johnston of Middletown, Conn. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 29, 1903]
Mrs. Teresa Mowry died at Elmira, Tuesday of this week, aged 90 years. The remains were brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] today and interment was in the Episcopal cemetery, beside her husband, David Mowry, who died in Bainbridge, in 1842. Mr. Mowry's death was caused by an accident while engaged in a game of ball upon our village green. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 29, 1903]
Harold, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gibson, died at their home in Binghamton [Broomek Co., NY] Monday night, after a brief illness of quinsy, having choked to death. The family recently moved to that city from Pruyn hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,, NY]. Edna, the thirteen-year-old daughter, is also ill. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 29, 1903]
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 13: Frank James "Pop" Quinn, 71, commissioner of charity for Chenango County during the past seventeen years, died tonight at the county farm near Preston after an illness of more than a month. He was known throughout Chenango County and had been in charge of the county home for so many years that he was known as "Pop" Quinn to almost every resident. He was born in McDonough and had lived in this county all his life. He was a member of the Norwich Lodge of Elks, the Odd Fellows, and the Exchange Club. He is survived by his widow and one brother Martin Quinn of Oxford. Funeral services will be held Friday. There will be a prayer service at the home at 1:30 o'clock and at the Methodist Church in Preston at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Clyde S. Schaff will officiate. Burial will be at Oxford [Chenango Co., N Y]. [MHD notation: 1930]
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19: Mrs. Florence E. Quinn, wife of the late Frank J. Quinn, who was Chenango County welfare officer for twenty years prior to his death in May 1931, died at the Welfare Home last night. Mrs. Quinn, who was familiarly known as "Ma" Quinn, leaves a host of friends in Chenango County who will mourn her loss. Her kindly efficient manner of administering to the wants of the inmates of the county home formed for her everlasting friends. At the death of her husband she was given the appointment and served remaining eight months of his term. She is survived by a foster son, Percy W Woodruff, who succeeded her as welfare officer; a brother, Kenneth Coville, of Preston; two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Wilbur of Preston and Mrs. W.R. Winans, of Binghamton, and a niece, Miss Hazel I. Wilbur of Preston. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon in the Preston, Methodist Church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Chester Beebe, of Ludlowille, N.Y. and Clifford Bound of Preston officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery at Oxford. [MHD notation, d. 1932]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY],March 28 : Harry Jones, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jones of this place, was instantly killed late this afternoon when he was struck by an automobile driven by Charles Armondi of Sidney. The youngster was thrown some distance by the impact. The accident occurred at a point two miles north of Afton on the Albany-Binghamton highway just below the Partridge garage. According to the story told by the youngster's companion, Howard Partridge, 10, the Jones boy darted across the highway directly into the path of the oncoming machine, which was said to be proceeding south at a fair rate of speed. Trooopers from Sidney Barracks investigated. The body of the youngster was removed to Tabor's Funeral Parlors in Afton where Coroner E.L. Bennett, assisted by Dr. W. Lee Dodge of this place, conducted an examination. An inquest is to be held. [MHD notation: d. 1933]
Sunday a.m. Mr. O.K. Swift, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at the home of his son, Mr. O.H. Swift, at the age of eighty-eight years. Mr. Swift was born in Dutchess Co., this state [New York], where he spent his youth and early manhood. About forty-nine years ago he moved from Auburn to Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], where he resided until nine years ago when he removed to Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. For thirty years he was engaged in the insurance business. The funeral was held from the home of his son Tuesday morning, and the remains placed in the family vault in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. Rev. Walter Bentley, pastor of St. Ann's church, officiated.
John O. Perkins, 73 years old, died at 6 o'clock Friday morning at the Johnson City General Hospital. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Florence Riker of Afton, Mrs. Dora Layton and Mrs. Ivan Sherman of this city, and Mrs. Perley Smith of Johnson City; a son, Edford Perkins of Kirkwood; two brothers, William Perkins of Greene and Frank Perkins of Upper Lisle, and three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Thornton of Taylor, Mrs. Harriett Williams of Cortland and Mrs. Emma Bradshaw of Pitcher. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Smith, 147 Clarence Avenue, Johnson City. Rev. John Paul Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott. [MHD notation: Oct. 2, 1927]
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