Mrs. Lena Margaret Friedel, wife of Nicholas Friedel, died very suddenly of pneumonia Friday, February 16, aged 41 years, at her home on the Guilford road about two miles above the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. She was in her usual good health only a few days before and attended the Community Entertainment the Sunday evening previous. Tuesday she was taken sick with grippe which later developed into pneumonia, and in spite of medical skill, she passed away suddenly at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. All the family were at the bedside except her son Michael, who was summoned from Binghamton where he has been employed for some months. The funeral service, held at her home Monday afternoon, Feb. 19th, was conducted by her pastor, Rev. H.D. Smith, and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge. Mrs. Friedel was born in Ullstant, Germany, Nov. 22, 1875, and lived in Germany until 1893 when she came to this country. She was married to Nicholas Friedel Oct. 22, 1896. They lived for a while on the Friedel farm a mile above the present home, but later moved to the lower farm. Mrs. Friedel is survived by her husband, three sons, Michael G., Walter and Lewis, a daughter, Frieda E., two sisters and a brother in Germany, and a niece Mrs. Mary Pfeil, of Guilford. She united with the Presbyterian Church nearly twenty years ago, and during that time she has been a loyal and devoted member. In her home, her devotion and love were shown by her untiring efforts to do for others, and her strong personality. As a native of Germany, she took an unusual interest in the fortunes of the Fatherland in the great European War, and in the reports of the tremendous sacrifice Germany was making, which she followed very closely, her spiritual life was quickened. Religion with her was a vital thing and she lived her Christianity. The suddenness of her departure, coming so soon in middle life, was a shock to our whole community, where she will be greatly missed, as well as in her home and her church.. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1917]
Mrs. Nettie A. Richards, a well known and respected resident of this place died Feb. 20, after several months of intense suffering. Mrs. Richards was born on March 3, 1860 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wilson. She was married on April 20, 1879 to S.W. Richards at Gilbertsville. The funeral service was held from the late home Friday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. W.S. York officiating. She is survived by her husband S.W. Richards, one brother Gould Wilson of Binghamton and one sister Mrs. Hiram Fiske of Unadilla. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 28, 1924]
Again the Great Reaper has entered another home in the village and a familiar form Miss Adeline Clarissa Huntley, the last of a large family of children, passed on Feb. 24, 1924 to the life that has no end. The deceased was born in Freetown, Cortland Co., June 13, 1838, and was the daughter of William and Hannah Bennett Huntley coming to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] when about 15 years old. About seven years ago she came to the home of her nephew and niece Adrian and Nancy Robinson and has since made her home with them. She was the granddaughter of Moses Bennett who was prominent in Oxford history, he coming from Great Bend, Pa. in April 1792 ascending the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers by canoe there being no other road or means of conveyance, seeing only one house between Binghamton and Oxford her father together with his brother Peter, walked from Lyme, Conn., and first settled in Oxford working upon the Willoughby farm. She was a woman of many kindly deeds whose life was filled with kindnesses and self sacrifice for those she loved. Her mission is accomplished. Her infirmities are all healed, by the blood and righteousness of Christ her redeemer she enters upon her eternal rest. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and also several cousins. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from her late earthly home, the Rev. W.S. York pastor of the M.E. church officiating. The body was laid in the family plot to await the dawning of the resurrection morn. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 28, 1824]
Friday morning, March 16th, Mrs. Susan Burton died at her home with her daughter Mrs. Frank Richards on East Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], of pneumonia and heart trouble, aged 78 years. During the past summer and up to a short time ago she had been keeping house for her son Fred Burton at his home on the Guilford road. She was taken sick there and brought to her home in the village two weeks ago, but her condition gradually grew worse till Friday when she peacefully passed away. The funeral service, held at her home Monday afternoon, March 19th, was conducted by Rev. H.D. Smith, assisted by Rev. F.R. James, and burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Mrs. Burton was born April 18, 1838, in Bainbridge, being a lifelong resident of this village. She was one of eight children, and the last to survive. She was married Feb. 8, 1859, to George W. Burton, who died fourteen years ago. To them were born four children, George D., who died six years ago, and Fred Burton, Charles Burton, and Mrs. Frank Richards of Bainbridge, who survive her. She attended the Presbyterian church for a great many years, and among the oldest members of that congregation as well as of the village, her death will be especially felt. Her love in the home, her kindness to her neighbors and friends, and her ambition to be active and helpful as long as possible will make her departure a distinct loss. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 22, 1917]
When the alarm of fire was given at 3:20 on Saturday afternoon it was understood that the fire was at the residence of Ellen A. Clark, but before the firemen had gone far they were directed to the home of Sylvester D. Clark on lower Pearl street [Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY]. The chimney which was burning out had set fire to an upper room. The chemicals soon extinguished the blaze. Mr. Clark died that morning from pneumonia and his remains were in the house at the time. It was a fortunate affair that the prompt arrival of the firemen saved the house from any damage. The services of automobiles in drawing the hose carts brought the apparatus to the scene quickly. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 29, 1917]
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