Jerome Green, a resident of this town, died suddenly Monday morning in the office of Dr. F.E. Hill. Mr. Green, who resides a few miles south of this village on the East side of the river, drove into town Monday morning. He visited several business places, among them was Payne & Davenport's barber shop where he was shaved. While in the shop he met Dr. Hill and requested that the doctor examine a small sore which had recently appeared on his face. The doctor took Mr. Green to his office in the Roberts Hose Co's building and on the way Mr. Green talked and was apparently in good health. Mr. Green sat down in a chair and the doctor stepped to the window and raised the shade to get more light. Turning toward Mr. Green he saw his head had dropped forward and he began to gasp. He died within two minutes after entering the office and before the doctor could make an examination of his face. At once medicines were administered but of no avail as death was instant. Another physician was summoned who agreed with Dr. Hill that the cause of death was valvular trouble of the heart. The coroner was notified but an inquest was deemed unnecessary. The remains were taken to his home and the funeral took place yesterday. Mr. Green was seventy-four years of age. He was born and lived for many years in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and for the past year he has lived on the Anderson farm. He was a farmer by occupation and highly respected man. He was esteemed throughout this community where he had lived his lifetime. He had been troubled with heart affliction for several years. A wife survives him. The burial was at the West Bainbridge cemetery. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
The death of Prudence Maria Freiot, widow of George W. Curtiss of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the Freiot homestead Sunday evening, October 18, 1903. Mrs. Curtiss was aged seventy-five years. Her health had been impaired for a number of years and for the last year she had been quite helpless. She had been cared for most assiduously by her brother, Charles J. Freiot, and family. The father of Mrs. Curtiss was Joseph William Freiot, a retired medical practitioner, who came with his family from Troy, N.Y., in 1844, and took up his residence in Bainbridge. He purchased two farms situated upon opposite sides of the road at the farther end of North Main street, which location was quite suburban at that time the village not having extended so far. The homestead was on an old estate owned by J. Evans Owens and very desirable. The extensiveness of Dr. Freiot's purchase can be imagined when it is understood that the upper half of North Main street with but two or three houses upon it was his property, his domain extending from the river far back to the west, embracing Pruyn Hill and Green Lawn cemetery, undeveloped, and the wooded hills beyond. Dr. Freiot's farming was that of an amateur; possessing ample means, he cared not so much for profit as the happy privilege of experimenting in agriculture in the open life of the country. Dr. Freiot, who was graduated from a medical school in New York city under the eminent Dr. Valentine Mott, and Maria Eddy, his wife, were descended from aristocratic lineage in Troy. They were people esteemed in Bainbridge and lived to old age, the husband dying in 1875 aged seventy-five years and the wife several years later. Mrs. Curtiss was the eldest of the eight children of Dr. and Mrs. Freiot and she is survived by one brother, Charles J. Freiot. Her husband George W. Curtiss died in 1858. Two brothers, John H. and Gilbert E. and one sister, Angelina E. died in Bainbridge sometime ago. Mrs. Curtiss was the embodiment of family pride, independence of spirit, energy in business relations, and, enjoying a large patrimony, giving freely as her judgement dictated. Her friendships were ardent and her love for children deep and passionate. Her only child had died in her early married life. The deceased was an attendant of St. Peter's church and her membership extended over a period of nearly sixty years. The funeral services were held at the old home, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, rector, officiating. Selections of music were sung, especial favorites of Mrs. Curtiss, by Dr. R.D.L. Evans, Hugh C. Collisn, Mrs. Frank Fletcher and Mrs. Jesse Anderson. The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] which was once the soil of his kindred. Handsome floral pieces were left upon the grave, tributes from old-time friends. The attendant bearers were the Messrs. Joseph Juliand, C.M. Priest, Harry Garman and Dwight C. Scott. Relatives from out of town present at the funeral were Mrs. Helen Freiot and daughter, Mrs. Frances B. Gilbert, of Albany, [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, October 12th, 1903, occurred the death of a lady, Mrs. Myra Stockwell, whose life had covered nearly all the events of a century. She was ninety-two years old. She was born in Guilford and her father was Hiram Johnson, who undoubtedly located in that town when all was forest land. Mrs. Stockwell had been married twice, her first husband being Uriah Ives of Guilford. After his death the wife continued to reside in Guilford until her second marriage to Mr. Stockwell of Binghamton, who had extensive wagon works in that city. Mr. Stockwell died about fifteen years ago. He left a large property to his widow. There being no children she came to West Bainbridge to reside with Mrs. Betsy Adams, for whom she had a great affection. Mrs. Adams had lived with Mrs. Stockwell for several years and was married from her home to a Methodist minister. Mrs. Stockwell was an aged lady, seventy-seven years old, when her husband died and she sought the care of Mrs. Adams, who was a widow then, to take the place of a daughter. She remained with Mrs. Adams until about a year ago, when she required so much attention from infirmities it was beyond Mrs. Adams to give it. She was taken to the home of a niece, Mrs. Foster Watkins, of Guilford, where she has been kindly watched over. The funeral took place Thursday of last week at the residence of Mr. Watkins and burial was in Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, NY]. Mrs. Stockwell was one of the rare women of early times. Sterling in worth, of strong mind, capable, yet possessing all the finer qualities of the modest, retiring woman. She was affectionate, having a great interest in young people, and glad to make them happy. Having a large competence she enjoyed being generous. Mrs. Stockwell was an interesting woman to meet and a few hours passed with her in her later years was a rich treat in delving into the past. Her memory of events was a history that it would be worth the while of her friends to chronicle in book form. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
Afton: James Olendorf died Monday, Oct. 12, after a two weeks' illness. He leaves a wife and two sons, James H. of Athens, Pa., and Frank of Mexico. Mr. Olendorf was one of our oldest residents well-known and highly respected. The funeral occurred Wednesday, Oct. 14, from his late home on High street, Rev. B.B. Carruth officiating, assisted by Rev. E.L. Jeffrey. Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] where the closing services were conducted by the Masonic fraternity...[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
Word has been received in Bainbridge of the death of a former resident of the town, James M. Humphrey, who died October 6th, at his home at Anoka, Minn., aged 77 years. He was an uncle of Jeweler Charles B. Humphrey of this village, and brother of the late Charles J. Humphrey of Bennettsville, and of the late Dr. William Humphrey of Osceola, Pa. His wife, who survives him, was Olive Church, daughter of the late Ezra P. Church of Bennettsville. Other relatives who survive Mr. Humphrey are another brother at Galeton, Pa., and sister, Mrs. H. Barnes of Wellsboro, Pa. There are two children: Mrs. F.A. Douglas of Auburn, Cal., and son, Frank Humphrey of Anoka, Minn. Mr. Humphrey was one of the pioneers of Anoka. He was born in Chenango county, October 7, 1826. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
Harvey Hinman, who has been ill with grip and thought to be improving, died Friday morning. Pneumonia set in and in his weak state, from a complication of other troubles, he could not rally. He leaves a wife, one son, W.E., and one daughter Mrs. Charles Guy, to mourn his loss. Mr. Hinman was about 75 years of age a life long and respected resident of the town, and for many years a consistent member of St. Ann's Episcopal church, also a member of the "Ancient Order of United Workmen," members of the fraternity acting as bearers at the funeral, Sunday. Services were conducted by Rev Edgar Tanner, interment in Glenwood cemetery [AFton, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, October 12th, 1903, occurred the death of a lady, Mrs. Myra Stockwell, whose life had covered nearly all the events of a century. She was ninety-two years old. She was born in Guilford and her father was Hiram Johnson, who undoubtedly located in that town when all was forest land. Mrs. Stockwell had been married twice, her first husband being Uriah Ives of Guilford. After his death the wife continued to reside in Guilford until her second marriage to Mr. Stockwell of Binghamton, who had extensive wagon works in that city. Mr. Stockwell died about fifteen years ago. He left a large property to his widow. There being no children she came to West Bainbridge to reside with Mrs. Betsy Adams, for whom she had a great affection. Mrs. Adams had lived with Mrs. Stockwell for several years and was married from her home to a Methodist minister. Mrs. Stockwell was an aged lady, seventy-seven years old, when her husband died and she sought the care of Mrs. Adams, who was a widow then, to take the place of a daughter. She remained with Mrs. Adams until about a year ago, when she required so much attention from infirmities it was beyond Mrs. Adams to give it. She was taken to the home of a niece, Mrs. Foster Watkins, of Guilford, where she has been kindly watched over. The funeral took place Thursday of last week at the residence of Mr. Watkins and burial was in Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, NY]. Mrs. Stockwell was one of the rare women of early times. Sterling in worth, of strong mind, capable, yet possessing all the finer qualities of the modest, retiring woman. She was affectionate, having a great interest in young people, and glad to make them happy. Having a large competence she enjoyed being generous. Mrs. Stockwell was an interesting woman to meet and a few hours passed with her in her later years was a rich treat in delving into the past. Her memory of events was a history that it would be worth the while of her friends to chronicle in book form. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
Afton: James Olendorf died Monday, Oct. 12, after a two weeks' illness. He leaves a wife and two sons, James H. of Athens, Pa., and Frank of Mexico. Mr. Olendorf was one of our oldest residents well-known and highly respected. The funeral occurred Wednesday, Oct. 14, from his late home on High street, Rev. B.B. Carruth officiating, assisted by Rev. E.L. Jeffrey. Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] where the closing services were conducted by the Masonic fraternity...[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
Word has been received in Bainbridge of the death of a former resident of the town, James M. Humphrey, who died October 6th, at his home at Anoka, Minn., aged 77 years. He was an uncle of Jeweler Charles B. Humphrey of this village, and brother of the late Charles J. Humphrey of Bennettsville, and of the late Dr. William Humphrey of Osceola, Pa. His wife, who survives him, was Olive Church, daughter of the late Ezra P. Church of Bennettsville. Other relatives who survive Mr. Humphrey are another brother at Galeton, Pa., and sister, Mrs. H. Barnes of Wellsboro, Pa. There are two children: Mrs. F.A. Douglas of Auburn, Cal., and son, Frank Humphrey of Anoka, Minn. Mr. Humphrey was one of the pioneers of Anoka. He was born in Chenango county, October 7, 1826. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
Harvey Hinman, who has been ill with grip and thought to be improving, died Friday morning. Pneumonia set in and in his weak state, from a complication of other troubles, he could not rally. He leaves a wife, one son, W.E., and one daughter Mrs. Charles Guy, to mourn his loss. Mr. Hinman was about 75 years of age a life long and respected resident of the town, and for many years a consistent member of St. Ann's Episcopal church, also a member of the "Ancient Order of United Workmen," members of the fraternity acting as bearers at the funeral, Sunday. Services were conducted by Rev Edgar Tanner, interment in Glenwood cemetery [AFton, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]
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