Sunday's automobile accident has filled this community with gloom and sorrow, for the victims were so well known here that everyone felt a personal interest in them. Clayton M. Ireland, one of Bainbridge's most popular young business men died at the City Hospital in Binghamton Sunday night at 10 o'clock, as the result of injuries received when his Ford car overturned on the State road near Afton Lake at 11:30 Sunday forenoon. Mr. Ireland was driving to Binghamton. He had with him Miss Mary Rutherford, of Sidney, formerly of Bainbridge and Mrs. Albert Blum and two year old son of Bainbridge. The car was a Ford with enclosed top and one seat. Mr. Blum was in Binghamton and the party were on their way to meet him and have dinner at the Arlington Hotel. When near the driveway to Afton Lake the car had gone to the opposite side of the road while Mr. Ireland was assisting Mrs. Blum to make the baby more comfortable by placing him on the floor of the car. Two wheels were out of the road and in steering the car quickly back into the road, it overturned, the top striking the ground near the fence. Mr. Ireland was on that side of the car and his head was struck by contact with the ground and the frame of the car top which was smashed. When found his feet were in the car but his head lay outside under the wreckage. Henry Pratt, P.W. Partridge and Harold Cornell were in a car a little distance behind the Ireland car. They went to the aid of the injured and removed them from the car as all but the little boy were inside. Mr. Ireland and Miss Rutherford were unconscious and Mrs. Blum who received a severe cut on the forehead was able to be about and render assistance. It was evident at once that both Mr. Ireland and Miss Rutherford were badly hurt. A hurry call was sent for doctors but only Dr. Hayes from Afton could be secured as the others and those in Bainbridge were away. A party of Red Cross nurses in a car happened along and assisted in dressing the wounds and making the injured as comfortable as possible. They were so covered with blood that at first their friends did not recognize them. Mr. Ireland was taken to the City Hospital at Binghamton in the car of Charles Rosenthal of Binghamton who came upon the scene of the accident with a party of friends. He offered his car and a quick run was made to the hospital, a large portion of the skull on the left side was fractured. Trepanning was resorted to and four square inches of the skull were removed to relieve the pressure on the brain. At no time was Mr. Ireland was conscious. Miss Rutherford was taken in a car to Sidney and later to the Oneonta Hospital where it was found that her injuries consisted of a broken leg and arm, a broken jaw and two fractured ribs. Mrs. Blum and the boy were brought to their home in Bainbridge and a physician summoned. Several stitches were taken to close the wound. Her infant son was uninjured.
Clayton Ireland was engaged in the grocery business in Bainbridge and was an exceptionally fine young man. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Arvine Ireland and was 24 years of age. Last week he passed a physical examination and was accepted by the board as one of Chenango County's quota for the army. He was being congratulated upon the fine spirit of patriotism shown by him when this terrible calamity ended his useful life. He had his new Ford car about 10 days. He had driven a car for several years and was known to be a careful and prudent driver. At the time of the accident he was driving slowly. Miss Rutherford is a young lady. She was formerly employed in the office of the American Separator Company and last winter in the First National Bank of this village. She is a sister of Dr. Rutherford, a Chiropractor of Sidney. The remains of Clayton Ireland were brought to Bainbridge, Monday. Prayer services were held at the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon and services at the M.E. Church at 2:30, Rev. H.D. Smith officiating assisted by Rev. O.L. Bunk. Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. The Masons had charge of the service at the grave. [Bainbridge Republican, August 16, 1917]
Horace Lyon, one of the oldest citizens of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home three miles west of the village, on January 26, 1917, aged 89 years. The funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 29, at the family home, and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. H.D. Smith, assisted by Rev. S. R. Bigger. Burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery. Mr. Lyon was born Feb. 11, 1828, and purchased the farm in 1854 where he lived most of his life. On April 2, 1856, he married Miss Mary M. Doolittle who with a son, Hudson H., and a daughter Miss Mary E. survive him. A third child born to them died in infancy in 1860. Mr. Lyon was one of our best farmers, one who fully enjoyed agricultural work. He was modest and retiring, honest and conscientious, a friend to all who knew him. He was the oldest person identified with the Presbyterian Church in whose Sunday School, he was a devoted and inspiring teacher for forty years. He was a great student of the Bible and has stamped his life upon many memories in this community. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]
The funeral services of Mrs. Betsey Rhodes were held Friday evening at 7:30, Feb. 2, 1917, from the home of her son, Leon C. Rhodes, at 18 Lincoln avenue, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and were in charge of Rev. Frank James. Mrs. Rhodes was in good health within a week of her death, but caught a severe cold which developed into pneumonia and in spite of the best medical skill and the splendid care of a trained nurse, she gradually and quietly passed away, Jan. 31, 1917. The sadness of her death was both a surprise and shock to her friends but they were greatly comforted in the consciousness of the love of the Heavenly Father and the thought that mother had gone from the cares and toils of earth to the land of rest and reward. The friend was a resident of Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and until the death of her husband, Dudley A. Rhodes, June 23, 1906, she lived on the old Copley homestead. Since the above date she had made her home with her son, Leon C. Rhodes, of Binghamton. Mrs. Rhodes was a woman of fine mind and character and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Guilford Methodist Episcopal Church and a consistent Christian, ever exemplifying in her life the virtues of faith, hope and charity. The burial was made in the Yaleville cemetery, Saturday, Feb. 3, 1917. She is survived by her son, Leon C. Rhodes, of Binghamton, a brother and half-sister, Wellington Copley, and Huldah Mead. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]
Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], Feb. 5, 1917--Bainbridge Republican: Thinking you may receive this item of news from exchanges some of which are extremely garbled, I will try to give it to you correctly: Richfield Springs was very much shocked and saddened yesterday morning by the sudden death of Miss Catherine Meehan the much loved teacher of the fourth grade of Richfield Springs High School. Miss Meehan was an able and efficient instructor, much esteemed and beloved by her associates not only educationally, but socially, She graduated from Richfield Springs High School in June, 1902, and has been active in educational work ever since, most of her work being done in the High Schools of Mohawk and Richfield Springs. Some ten years ago the father died and the shock was so great that the mother has been a helpless invalid ever since. The shock to the community was great in that her death was caused by her own hand. Some three weeks ago a brother came home and was in a nervous decline and gradually growing worse. Friday and Saturday nights were extremely hard ones for Miss Meehan. She left her associate teachers who had not noticed anything unusual in word and act with a smile and good-bye. Miss Meehan was one of those who knew that teaching did not consist only in hearing recitations as many teachers think. Miss Meehan was not only an efficient and successful teacher but a home-maker for the invalid mother, six brothers and a younger sister, also a teacher in a near-by school. It is thought Miss Meehan, being in an extremely nervous condition, committed the act on the impulse of the moment about 7 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral was held from St. Joseph's Church, Tuesday morning at 10 A.M. and was largely attended, the faculty and scholars of the school attending in a body, thus tending to show the esteem in which she was held.--Sincerely yours, Susan A. Evans [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]
The death of John Loudon, Sr., occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 1917. A short service was held in the home Monday afternoon and was in charge of Rev. Frank James. Two appropriate selections were rendered by a male quartet, D.T. Banner, E.S. Gilbert, C.F. Bentley and A.J. Wilcox. The funeral party left on the early morning train Tuesday for Grand Gorge where appropriate services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Loudon was born in Gilboa, Schoharie county, N.Y. April 13, 1851. May 8, 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Jane Baker. Seven sons were born of this union all of whom are living. April 25, 1915, they moved here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] from Grand Gorge and resided in South Main street. Since living here Mr. Loudon made a lot of warm and faithful friends all of whom deplore his sad death. Mr. Loudon, was a man of fine parts physical, mental and moral. He always stood for the best things in church, home and state and the influence of his manly Christian life and charity will live on for good to bless the lives of others. The interment was made in the Fair Lawn cemetery, Grand Gorge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Jane Loudon, and three daughters and four sons. Two sons, John Jr., and Eugene, are respected residents of Bainbridge and lived northeast of the village on the Sands and Smith farms. The family who are sorely bereaved in the death of their friend desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the many kind people who so generously ministered to them in their great affliction. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 15, 1917]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: George L. Holdredge, age 68 years, died at his late residence on Main Street in this village at 12:20 Monday afternoon after a short illness. The deceased was born July 26, 1863, on a farm between Windsor and Susquehanna, Pa. He spent most of his life pursuing the occupation of farming. The late Mr. Holdredge lived in the town of Afton for the last 30 years. For the past few years he conducted a shoe shop on Spring Street. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Holdredge; four sons, Harry Holdredge, who lived at the late home; Fred Holdredge, Clarence Holdredge and Larue Holdredge, all of Afton; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur D. Bryant of Binghamton and Mrs. Eva Severson of Great Bend, Pa.; two brothers Merritt C. Holdredge of Endicott and Bert Holdredge of Celorn, N.Y., and by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. [MHD notation: d. 1932]
Leander F. Wildey, aged 79 years, died Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock in the home of his son, J.S. Wildey No. 364 Main street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY]. He is survived by two sons, J.S. Wildey and H.F. Wildey of Trout Creek. Mr. Wildey was a member of the Afton Lodge, No. 360, F. and A.M. He has been a Mason for 55 years. The funeral will be held in the home of his son, J.S. Wildey, of Johnson City, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. the Afton Masons will officiate at the grave. Burial will be in Riverhurst cemetery, Endicott [Broome Co., NY]. [Notation: about May 2, 1923]
Martial R. Hulse, the oldest resident of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], is dead at the age of 93. He had been a school teacher, lumberman, merchant, surveyor, local historian, justice, postmaster, and for 72 years a Sunday school worker. He is survived by his wife, with whom he lived 64 years. At his funeral on Monday five of the six honorary pall bearers were more than 80 years old. [Notation: about Nov. 12, 1895]
Mrs. Francis J. Barr, 91 years old, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock in her home, No. 29 Andrews avenue. She is survived by four sons, Charles Barr of Leidewville; Irving, Fred and George Barr, all of Afton; and three daughters, Mrs. T.K. Hulburt of Itaska. Mrs. R.B. Jones of Philadelphia and Mrs. Asa Johnson of this city. The funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. [MHD notation: Mar. 11, 1923]
Horace Lyon, one of the oldest citizens of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home three miles west of the village, on January 26, 1917, aged 89 years. The funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 29, at the family home, and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. H.D. Smith, assisted by Rev. S. R. Bigger. Burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery. Mr. Lyon was born Feb. 11, 1828, and purchased the farm in 1854 where he lived most of his life. On April 2, 1856, he married Miss Mary M. Doolittle who with a son, Hudson H., and a daughter Miss Mary E. survive him. A third child born to them died in infancy in 1860. Mr. Lyon was one of our best farmers, one who fully enjoyed agricultural work. He was modest and retiring, honest and conscientious, a friend to all who knew him. He was the oldest person identified with the Presbyterian Church in whose Sunday School, he was a devoted and inspiring teacher for forty years. He was a great student of the Bible and has stamped his life upon many memories in this community. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]
The funeral services of Mrs. Betsey Rhodes were held Friday evening at 7:30, Feb. 2, 1917, from the home of her son, Leon C. Rhodes, at 18 Lincoln avenue, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and were in charge of Rev. Frank James. Mrs. Rhodes was in good health within a week of her death, but caught a severe cold which developed into pneumonia and in spite of the best medical skill and the splendid care of a trained nurse, she gradually and quietly passed away, Jan. 31, 1917. The sadness of her death was both a surprise and shock to her friends but they were greatly comforted in the consciousness of the love of the Heavenly Father and the thought that mother had gone from the cares and toils of earth to the land of rest and reward. The friend was a resident of Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and until the death of her husband, Dudley A. Rhodes, June 23, 1906, she lived on the old Copley homestead. Since the above date she had made her home with her son, Leon C. Rhodes, of Binghamton. Mrs. Rhodes was a woman of fine mind and character and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Guilford Methodist Episcopal Church and a consistent Christian, ever exemplifying in her life the virtues of faith, hope and charity. The burial was made in the Yaleville cemetery, Saturday, Feb. 3, 1917. She is survived by her son, Leon C. Rhodes, of Binghamton, a brother and half-sister, Wellington Copley, and Huldah Mead. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]
Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], Feb. 5, 1917--Bainbridge Republican: Thinking you may receive this item of news from exchanges some of which are extremely garbled, I will try to give it to you correctly: Richfield Springs was very much shocked and saddened yesterday morning by the sudden death of Miss Catherine Meehan the much loved teacher of the fourth grade of Richfield Springs High School. Miss Meehan was an able and efficient instructor, much esteemed and beloved by her associates not only educationally, but socially, She graduated from Richfield Springs High School in June, 1902, and has been active in educational work ever since, most of her work being done in the High Schools of Mohawk and Richfield Springs. Some ten years ago the father died and the shock was so great that the mother has been a helpless invalid ever since. The shock to the community was great in that her death was caused by her own hand. Some three weeks ago a brother came home and was in a nervous decline and gradually growing worse. Friday and Saturday nights were extremely hard ones for Miss Meehan. She left her associate teachers who had not noticed anything unusual in word and act with a smile and good-bye. Miss Meehan was one of those who knew that teaching did not consist only in hearing recitations as many teachers think. Miss Meehan was not only an efficient and successful teacher but a home-maker for the invalid mother, six brothers and a younger sister, also a teacher in a near-by school. It is thought Miss Meehan, being in an extremely nervous condition, committed the act on the impulse of the moment about 7 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral was held from St. Joseph's Church, Tuesday morning at 10 A.M. and was largely attended, the faculty and scholars of the school attending in a body, thus tending to show the esteem in which she was held.--Sincerely yours, Susan A. Evans [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]
The death of John Loudon, Sr., occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 1917. A short service was held in the home Monday afternoon and was in charge of Rev. Frank James. Two appropriate selections were rendered by a male quartet, D.T. Banner, E.S. Gilbert, C.F. Bentley and A.J. Wilcox. The funeral party left on the early morning train Tuesday for Grand Gorge where appropriate services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Loudon was born in Gilboa, Schoharie county, N.Y. April 13, 1851. May 8, 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Jane Baker. Seven sons were born of this union all of whom are living. April 25, 1915, they moved here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] from Grand Gorge and resided in South Main street. Since living here Mr. Loudon made a lot of warm and faithful friends all of whom deplore his sad death. Mr. Loudon, was a man of fine parts physical, mental and moral. He always stood for the best things in church, home and state and the influence of his manly Christian life and charity will live on for good to bless the lives of others. The interment was made in the Fair Lawn cemetery, Grand Gorge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Jane Loudon, and three daughters and four sons. Two sons, John Jr., and Eugene, are respected residents of Bainbridge and lived northeast of the village on the Sands and Smith farms. The family who are sorely bereaved in the death of their friend desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the many kind people who so generously ministered to them in their great affliction. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 15, 1917]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: George L. Holdredge, age 68 years, died at his late residence on Main Street in this village at 12:20 Monday afternoon after a short illness. The deceased was born July 26, 1863, on a farm between Windsor and Susquehanna, Pa. He spent most of his life pursuing the occupation of farming. The late Mr. Holdredge lived in the town of Afton for the last 30 years. For the past few years he conducted a shoe shop on Spring Street. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Holdredge; four sons, Harry Holdredge, who lived at the late home; Fred Holdredge, Clarence Holdredge and Larue Holdredge, all of Afton; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur D. Bryant of Binghamton and Mrs. Eva Severson of Great Bend, Pa.; two brothers Merritt C. Holdredge of Endicott and Bert Holdredge of Celorn, N.Y., and by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. [MHD notation: d. 1932]
Leander F. Wildey, aged 79 years, died Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock in the home of his son, J.S. Wildey No. 364 Main street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY]. He is survived by two sons, J.S. Wildey and H.F. Wildey of Trout Creek. Mr. Wildey was a member of the Afton Lodge, No. 360, F. and A.M. He has been a Mason for 55 years. The funeral will be held in the home of his son, J.S. Wildey, of Johnson City, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. the Afton Masons will officiate at the grave. Burial will be in Riverhurst cemetery, Endicott [Broome Co., NY]. [Notation: about May 2, 1923]
Martial R. Hulse, the oldest resident of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], is dead at the age of 93. He had been a school teacher, lumberman, merchant, surveyor, local historian, justice, postmaster, and for 72 years a Sunday school worker. He is survived by his wife, with whom he lived 64 years. At his funeral on Monday five of the six honorary pall bearers were more than 80 years old. [Notation: about Nov. 12, 1895]
Mrs. Francis J. Barr, 91 years old, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock in her home, No. 29 Andrews avenue. She is survived by four sons, Charles Barr of Leidewville; Irving, Fred and George Barr, all of Afton; and three daughters, Mrs. T.K. Hulburt of Itaska. Mrs. R.B. Jones of Philadelphia and Mrs. Asa Johnson of this city. The funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. [MHD notation: Mar. 11, 1923]
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