News was received in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday, December 24, of the death of William Cooley, a former well known resident of Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], which occurred Tuesday night at his home in Nimmonsburg, a suburb of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]. Mr. Cooley was eighty-five years old. He had been a sufferer from heart trouble for the past two years. His funeral was held Thursday from his home, and burial made in the Kattellville cemetery, near his residence. Mr. Cooley had been a stirring business man in his day and was prominent as the owner of a large real estate, which include valuable interests in the south. Before his removal to his present home, some thirty years ago, Mr. Cooley was active in this section as a contractor and among his work was the remodeling of the old M.E. church of Bainbridge. He and his wife, who was Miss Mary Ann Yale, daughter of Zebedee Yale of Yaleville, were members of this church and were ever its strong supporters. Their home was a most hospital one, open to all. Mr. Cooley was cordial, generous, wholesouled and greatly esteemed by whomever he associated. He was a member of the Centenary church of Binghamton. His wife survives him. There are no children. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1904]
Floyd H. Mayne, aged twenty-six whose home was with his parents, in the town of Burlington [Otsego Co., NY], near Brainard's Corners, was in the woods on the Elba Talbot farm, with Alvin Burdick felling trees recently, when a dead limb from a tree fell and struck him on the head. Mr. Burdick did not see the accident but found the injured man lying unconscious on the ground after the trees were felled. He was taken to the farmhouse and two physicians and a nurse did all that was possible, but the base of the skull was fractured, and he died without regaining consciousness--New Berlin Gazette. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1904]
In the Utica Saturday Globe of December 19, there appeared an obituary notice with likeness of Egbert M. Babcock of that city, who died December 16, from apoplexy aged seventy-two years. He was nearly fifty years ago a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and partner with Daniel S. Bristol in the manufacture of carriages with business location on North Main street, upon the site of the Bernherst Hotel. Mr. Bristol and Mr. Babcock had been apprentices together in Y.P. Kenyon's shop in Morris. There was a brother also of the deceased, Loren Babcock, who was engaged in learning the carriage trade. He is the only survivor of the family, who lived in Morris at that time. Mr. Babcock was a strictly honest man through his life, genial, pleasant and with a character above reproach. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, who is principal of a High School in New Rochelle. Mr. Babcock was one of the acting bearers at the burial of Mrs. Bristol this summer in Hillington cemetery Morris. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1904]
Intelligence has been received in Bainbridge of the death of Delos Mowry, a cousin of Mrs. Eli Coon of Union, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adelbert Macumber of Elmira. He will be remembered by some of the old residents. His mother, Mrs. Terese Mowry, died last January.
Peter Coon was drowned in the river at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Wednesday evening May 4. He had a boat and was fishing but as no one saw how the accident happened. It is supposed the boat moved out in the stream when he was on shore and in attempting to recover it, lost his life. His cries for help brought several to the shore who saw him struggling in the water just before he sank out of sight. Coon was a widower aged about seventy-seven years and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Arkel. Two sons also survive him. The body was recovered Friday afternoon near the lake where the drowning occurred. [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]
Elma A. Stanton, wife of the Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], was born in Scott, Wayne county, Pa., Aug. 28, 1855, and died at her home in Bainbridge Oct. 4, 1896. About three weeks prior to her death she gave birth to a boy baby and every symptom was favorable for the speedy recovery of her health and strength. She was taken ill Friday night, Oct. 2, and the sudden development of Bright's disease rendered her unconscious, and on Sunday morning she died. The funeral was held at the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal church and the interment was in the Bainbridge cemetery. At the funeral very fitting and sympathetic remarks were made by the Revs., A.J. Van Cleft, M.D. Fuller, William M. Hiller and Alexander D. Decker. Other ministers were present and took part in the services. Sister Kilpatrick was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Stanton, who for many years were loyal members of the Stanton Hill church on Lake Como charge. theirs was the preacher's home and the children early learned to respect God's servants and house and worship. Elma Stanton was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when sixteen years old, and at once became interested and active in all departments of church work. She was instrumental in leading her future husband to Christ, and they were married March 28, 1875. She did not know her future, but when her husband decided to enter the ministry she put her hand in his and, like faithful Ruth, said: "Whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge; thy people shall be my people and thy God my God." Adversity did not discourage her, neither did promotion and prosperity make her proud, but she lived a beautiful Christian life, quiet and unassuming, and was always an inspiration to her husband. He now declares that she has helped to make him what he is, and now that she is gone he and his boys are proving the sustaining grace of God as able to keep and comfort them, and they are endeavoring as best they can to make their home bright and happy. Of the six members of the Stanton family, only one remains, Mrs. Clara Kilpatrick, Carbondale, Pa., who is fondly caring for the little motherless child---A.H. Decker.
Last Monday afternoon, at about 2 p.m., the venerable Hiram Fisk, for more than two generations an active citizen of the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], breathed his last at his home on Martin Brook st. The burden of eighty-five years bore heavily upon him , and he halted at evening by the roadside--"weary with the march of life." The record of this man is one of long and unbroken interest and usefulness. Born in Otego, March 1st, 1814, and removing to this town 65 years ago, his life covered the most lively incidents of the country's history and the most marked epochs in the development of his township. He came from hardy stock, his father, familiarly known as "Uncle John," who died in 1878, reaching the advanced age of 89 years. From early manhood he was trusted with the responsibilities of adjustment of the estates of many of his neighbors, and was sought as a safe counselor in various business and social affairs. When twenty-three years of age he married Diadamia Lewis, settling at once on a farm in the northern part of the town, and living there until about nine years since when he removed to this village. His home was pleasant and hospitable, made specially cheerful by the advent of six children: three sons and three daughters, who now survive him--and by a most gracious and kindly Christian influence. He first united with the Baptist Church in Guilford when about eighteen years of age, later changed his membership to Sand Hill, and twenty-eight years ago cast in his lot with the Baptist Church of this village. In all the deliberations of the church, he was prominent, holding the office of deacon many years and filling well other responsible position. One year ago, Feb. 6, occurred the death of Mrs. Fisk, and from this separation Mr. Fisk never recovered. There was something very beautiful in his devotion to the bride of his youth, with whom for fifty-five years hand in hand he had walked over the toilsome way, inspired by her in all his work and in the attainment of his sturdy honor and influence. Mr. Fisk was a man of quiet manners, unobtrusive, charitable, kind--a citizen always respected and in whose religion the people had confidence. His body was placed at rest in the Rogers Hollow cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. J.M. Crandall, of Lestershire, a former pastor, officiating. His surviving relatives are consoled by the recollection of the father's spotless character and life, and by the faithful ministries to him which these qualities inspired. [Notation: d. 1894]
Ray C., youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pinney, died of croup Tuesday, Nov. 2d aged 2 years, 9 mo. and 10 days. Burial at Perch Pond Hill. Strains of Heavenly music greeted our ears and the glad angels struck their harps of gold and sang holy anthems as the pearly gates swung wide and admitted a shining angel to their band, pure and holy was his entrance into the Saviour's presence, but on earth how sad and drear for one so pure, such buds are only fit to blossom in God's garden. Sleep sinless child, thou art no more of earth, but as unspotted as the rose clasped in thy baby hand, how closely bound about the hearts of the father and mother was this beautiful child and with what joy did the brothers and sisters look forward to the time when they should have a sweet confiding trust in little Ray, through all thy grief thou hast a friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and who hath said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me for such is the kingdom of Heaven." [Notation: d. 1897]
Elma A. Stanton, wife of the Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], was born in Scott, Wayne county, Pa., Aug. 28, 1855, and died at her home in Bainbridge Oct. 4, 1896. About three weeks prior to her death she gave birth to a boy baby and every symptom was favorable for the speedy recovery of her health and strength. She was taken ill Friday night, Oct. 2, and the sudden development of Bright's disease rendered her unconscious, and on Sunday morning she died. The funeral was held at the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal church and the interment was in the Bainbridge cemetery. At the funeral very fitting and sympathetic remarks were made by the Revs., A.J. Van Cleft, M.D. Fuller, William M. Hiller and Alexander D. Decker. Other ministers were present and took part in the services. Sister Kilpatrick was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Stanton, who for many years were loyal members of the Stanton Hill church on Lake Como charge. theirs was the preacher's home and the children early learned to respect God's servants and house and worship. Elma Stanton was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when sixteen years old, and at once became interested and active in all departments of church work. She was instrumental in leading her future husband to Christ, and they were married March 28, 1875. She did not know her future, but when her husband decided to enter the ministry she put her hand in his and, like faithful Ruth, said: "Whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge; thy people shall be my people and thy God my God." Adversity did not discourage her, neither did promotion and prosperity make her proud, but she lived a beautiful Christian life, quiet and unassuming, and was always an inspiration to her husband. He now declares that she has helped to make him what he is, and now that she is gone he and his boys are proving the sustaining grace of God as able to keep and comfort them, and they are endeavoring as best they can to make their home bright and happy. Of the six members of the Stanton family, only one remains, Mrs. Clara Kilpatrick, Carbondale, Pa., who is fondly caring for the little motherless child---A.H. Decker.
Last Monday afternoon, at about 2 p.m., the venerable Hiram Fisk, for more than two generations an active citizen of the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], breathed his last at his home on Martin Brook st. The burden of eighty-five years bore heavily upon him , and he halted at evening by the roadside--"weary with the march of life." The record of this man is one of long and unbroken interest and usefulness. Born in Otego, March 1st, 1814, and removing to this town 65 years ago, his life covered the most lively incidents of the country's history and the most marked epochs in the development of his township. He came from hardy stock, his father, familiarly known as "Uncle John," who died in 1878, reaching the advanced age of 89 years. From early manhood he was trusted with the responsibilities of adjustment of the estates of many of his neighbors, and was sought as a safe counselor in various business and social affairs. When twenty-three years of age he married Diadamia Lewis, settling at once on a farm in the northern part of the town, and living there until about nine years since when he removed to this village. His home was pleasant and hospitable, made specially cheerful by the advent of six children: three sons and three daughters, who now survive him--and by a most gracious and kindly Christian influence. He first united with the Baptist Church in Guilford when about eighteen years of age, later changed his membership to Sand Hill, and twenty-eight years ago cast in his lot with the Baptist Church of this village. In all the deliberations of the church, he was prominent, holding the office of deacon many years and filling well other responsible position. One year ago, Feb. 6, occurred the death of Mrs. Fisk, and from this separation Mr. Fisk never recovered. There was something very beautiful in his devotion to the bride of his youth, with whom for fifty-five years hand in hand he had walked over the toilsome way, inspired by her in all his work and in the attainment of his sturdy honor and influence. Mr. Fisk was a man of quiet manners, unobtrusive, charitable, kind--a citizen always respected and in whose religion the people had confidence. His body was placed at rest in the Rogers Hollow cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. J.M. Crandall, of Lestershire, a former pastor, officiating. His surviving relatives are consoled by the recollection of the father's spotless character and life, and by the faithful ministries to him which these qualities inspired. [Notation: d. 1894]
Ray C., youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pinney, died of croup Tuesday, Nov. 2d aged 2 years, 9 mo. and 10 days. Burial at Perch Pond Hill. Strains of Heavenly music greeted our ears and the glad angels struck their harps of gold and sang holy anthems as the pearly gates swung wide and admitted a shining angel to their band, pure and holy was his entrance into the Saviour's presence, but on earth how sad and drear for one so pure, such buds are only fit to blossom in God's garden. Sleep sinless child, thou art no more of earth, but as unspotted as the rose clasped in thy baby hand, how closely bound about the hearts of the father and mother was this beautiful child and with what joy did the brothers and sisters look forward to the time when they should have a sweet confiding trust in little Ray, through all thy grief thou hast a friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and who hath said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me for such is the kingdom of Heaven." [Notation: d. 1897]
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