Poormaster Ireland took Mrs. Henry Wright, whose husband died suddenly a few weeks ago, to the county house at Preston [Chenango Co., NY] last Friday. Mrs. Wright is quite ill from cancerous affection and required so much care that she decided herself that it would be best for her to go. Mrs. Wright is a worthy woman, industrious and hard working until illness overtook her. There have been persistent rumors since Mr. Wright's death that she was never married to him but a Republican employee has seen the certificate given to the clergyman. Here follows the announcement as given in the Bainbridge Republican sixteen years ago: On Monday evening, January 16th, 1888, at the house of Mrs. A. Converse by Rev. .N. Grummon, William H. Wright and Mrs. Carrie A. Couse, both of Bainbridge, N.Y., were united in marriage. [Bainbridge Republicn, Aug. 4, 1904]
Two Bainbridge citizens have made application for naturalization papers that they may secure the exalted rights of American citizens. They are Thomas Collins of the American Separator Co., and a laborer name Mannelli Michelli. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]
W.R. Proutey has removed the spire from the old Methodist meeting house and thus has been destroyed a prominent landmark that has stood for more than 70 years. William Cooper of Cannonsville, owner of the property, will remodel the building at once and will probably reside in a protion thereof. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]
Mrs. Matilda Minor was recently visited by her brother, Alanson Blake of Eau Claire, Wis., aged 83 years, and her sisters, Mrs. George D. Horton and Miss Sally Blake of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Sybil Hathaway of Gilbertsville, and a photograph of the group was taken. Mrs. Minor is 89 years old, and the combined age of the five is 406 years, and all are very well and active for their age. We doubt if any other family near here can equal that record. The family of brothers and sisters was brought up in this place and all are highly respected people. One brother, Benjamin, died several years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]
Ireland Family Reunion: The second annual meeting of the Ireland Family Reunion Association was held yesterday, August 31st, at the home of William H. Ireland, near Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. This was a reunion of the lineal descendants of the three Ireland brothers, James, Jacob and Thomas, who settled in the town of Bainbridge a century ago. The first meeting was held one year ago at which upwards of one hundred and twenty were present and the society was organized. This year there were present one hundred and forty-four of the descendants, indicating great interest and pride in this family society. The home of William H. Ireland is a most pleasant and hospitable place. Here the guests gathered early yesterday. A spirit of kinship feeling prevailed assuring success at the outset. Each one present exhibited the most congenial side of nature, thus providing an occasion of unusual delight to all. A magnificent dinner, comprising everything in the line of substantials and delicacies, was ready at noon. The tables were set on the lawn under a canopied roof. So thoroughly was this meal enjoyed within the circle of family ties that the guests lingered at the tables until three o'clock in the afternoon. A business meeting followed at which the following officers were elected: William H. Ireland, president; John A. Ireland, vice-president; Fremont Bentley, Secretary; James W. Ireland, treasurer. The remainder of the day until five o'clock was consumed in merry making and sports. The guests divided into parties. Some took to games, some to music and others to story telling and talking over old times. The Ireland hearth-stone gleamed with joy and greetings and no event of such magnitude, containing so [..torn..] success among family representatives, could have been conceived possible to have become so perfect in all its details. Many regrets were expressed that Thomas H. Ireland of Moorfield, Neb., who, on a visit to Bainbridge last summer, was very much interested in founding the Ireland reunion society, was not able to be present. He had started to come but being in the government employ, was ordered to fill some special mission elsewhere. This being the year for Presidential election, politics came up for discussion and a vote being taken, out of forty-seven voters, 40 were Republicans, 5 Democrats and 2 Neutral....The next reunion of 1905 will be held at the home of John A. Ireland, West Bainbridge, the third Wednesday in August. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]
Foote Family Reunion: The ninth annual reunion of the Foote family as held at the home of F.L. Searles, Searles Hill, Wednesday, August 24th. Owing to sickness there were not as many guests as usual, but those present thoroughly enjoyed the day. The tables were set on the lawn. It was voted to hold the next reunion at Albert Foote's, Guilford, Wednesday, August 19, 1905. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; F. Smith, Guilford, president; F.L. Searles, Bainbridge, Vice-president; Mrs. Thomas E. Lord, Oneonta, secretary and treasurer; Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith, Guilford, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Foote, Wells Bridge, table committee. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]
Mrs. Matilda Minor was recently visited by her brother, Alanson Blake of Eau Claire, Wis., aged 83 years, and her sisters, Mrs. George D. Horton and Miss Sally Blake of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Sybil Hathaway of Gilbertsville, and a photograph of the group was taken. Mrs. Minor is 89 years old, and the combined age of the five is 406 years, and all are very well and active for their age. We doubt if any other family near here can equal that record. The family of brothers and sisters was brought up in this place and all are highly respected people. One brother, Benjamin, died several years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]
Ireland Family Reunion: The second annual meeting of the Ireland Family Reunion Association was held yesterday, August 31st, at the home of William H. Ireland, near Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. This was a reunion of the lineal descendants of the three Ireland brothers, James, Jacob and Thomas, who settled in the town of Bainbridge a century ago. The first meeting was held one year ago at which upwards of one hundred and twenty were present and the society was organized. This year there were present one hundred and forty-four of the descendants, indicating great interest and pride in this family society. The home of William H. Ireland is a most pleasant and hospitable place. Here the guests gathered early yesterday. A spirit of kinship feeling prevailed assuring success at the outset. Each one present exhibited the most congenial side of nature, thus providing an occasion of unusual delight to all. A magnificent dinner, comprising everything in the line of substantials and delicacies, was ready at noon. The tables were set on the lawn under a canopied roof. So thoroughly was this meal enjoyed within the circle of family ties that the guests lingered at the tables until three o'clock in the afternoon. A business meeting followed at which the following officers were elected: William H. Ireland, president; John A. Ireland, vice-president; Fremont Bentley, Secretary; James W. Ireland, treasurer. The remainder of the day until five o'clock was consumed in merry making and sports. The guests divided into parties. Some took to games, some to music and others to story telling and talking over old times. The Ireland hearth-stone gleamed with joy and greetings and no event of such magnitude, containing so [..torn..] success among family representatives, could have been conceived possible to have become so perfect in all its details. Many regrets were expressed that Thomas H. Ireland of Moorfield, Neb., who, on a visit to Bainbridge last summer, was very much interested in founding the Ireland reunion society, was not able to be present. He had started to come but being in the government employ, was ordered to fill some special mission elsewhere. This being the year for Presidential election, politics came up for discussion and a vote being taken, out of forty-seven voters, 40 were Republicans, 5 Democrats and 2 Neutral....The next reunion of 1905 will be held at the home of John A. Ireland, West Bainbridge, the third Wednesday in August. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]
Foote Family Reunion: The ninth annual reunion of the Foote family as held at the home of F.L. Searles, Searles Hill, Wednesday, August 24th. Owing to sickness there were not as many guests as usual, but those present thoroughly enjoyed the day. The tables were set on the lawn. It was voted to hold the next reunion at Albert Foote's, Guilford, Wednesday, August 19, 1905. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; F. Smith, Guilford, president; F.L. Searles, Bainbridge, Vice-president; Mrs. Thomas E. Lord, Oneonta, secretary and treasurer; Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith, Guilford, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Foote, Wells Bridge, table committee. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]
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