Obituaries (August 31)

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Mrs. John Wylie occurred Thursday night at 10:30 o'clock at her home on Albany street, at the age of 68 years.  Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. I.N. Shipman officiating.  Interment was made in Riverview cemetery.  Mrs. Wylie was a native of Ulster county and was married to Wm. Wylie in 1872.  they had been residents of this place for the past twenty-three years.  She had been confined to her bed for the last six months.  She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. S Bullock of Preston.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 31, 1905]

 

Albert Strong, mail carrier R.F.D. died Saturday evening at his home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], from abscess of the bowels.  His age was 36.  When the rural free delivery was established in connection with the Bainbridge post office, two years ago, Mr. Strong was a successful applicant and was assigned to Route 3, which covers the eastern part of this town and extends into the town of Guilford.  About a year ago, when above this village on the west side of the river, while engaged on a mail trip, his horse became frightened at a passing automobile and jumping, ran down an embankment, throwing Strong from this cart.  He was injured in the abdomen but was able to continue his journey.  He complained of soreness since but kept at work until about six weeks ago when he gave up.  He did not rally from the sickness as the injury developed into ailment which reached beyond medical aid.  Throughout his illness he suffered greatly but when told the day before he died that he could not recover, he seemed pleased that relief was coming and he became easy, his mind dwelling upon meeting his friends in the spirit land.  Mr. Strong was born in Pennsylvania. Seventeen years ago he moved to Guilford.  He married Miss Cora Cook, daughter of the late Horace Cook.  Two years ago he moved to Bainbridge.  During  his illness his wife performed the duties of the mail route during the day and attended at his bedside during the night.  The deceased was jovial, kind hearted, which made him well liked.  He was faithful in his work, always industrious and a good citizen.  Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Frances and Hazel. On account of the critical illness of the daughter Hazel, the funeral was held at the home of his brother, Marvin Strong, Monday p.m. at two o'clock and was very largely attended.  Rev. Wm. Frisby of the Methodist church, officiated.  Selections were sung by the quartette, Daniel Banner, A.C. Wilcox, Wm. Darlin, and C.F. Bentley.  There were many gifts of flowers.  The bearers were Postmaster, C.G. Norton and the associates of the deceased in the delivery of the mail, James Bartholf, Martin Harmon and Horace Eddy. The interment was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 7, 1905]

 

Delphus T. King, the Delaware & Hudson shopman who was injured in the head on Aug. 24th, died at one o'clock Friday morning, at the hospital, where he had been since the day of the injury.  Mr. King's skull was crushed by a block of wood that was thrown by a saw while he was at work at the machine.  The left side of the forehead was crushed in and he fell backward, receiving a bad bruise in the back of his head, causing concussion of the brain.  The man's condition was critical from the first.  Ten pieces of bone were taken from the brain and the patient was delirious for several days before his death.  Mr. King was 47 years of age and was born at North Sanford, Broome county.  He was married 16 years ago at Bainbridge before locating to Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  Two years ago last July he moved here and soon after began work in the D.&H. shops.  He was a good workman and his many friends who were shocked by the sad accident will mourn his death.  His faithful wife, who survives him, is confined to her bed by illness and the burden she bears is a very heavy one.  She and her four children have the deepest sympathy of all acquaintances.  The names of the children, all of whom live at home, are, Viola, Elva, Dewey and Pearl.  His parents and three brothers survive.  The parents and one brother, James King, live at China, Delaware county; Edmund King at Deposit, and Dexter King at North Sanford--Oneonta Star  The remains were brought to Bainbridge Saturday on the 1:27 p.m. train and taken to the Methodist church where funeral services were held, Rev. Wm. Frisbie officiating.  The singers were Messrs. A.J. and A.C. Wilcox, Mrs. Wm. Frisbie and Mrs. Frank Mead, with Mrs. Hinds, organist.  the interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Six bearers from Oneonta accompanied the casket to Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 7, 1905]

  

Virgil Homer Andrews, son of Anson Homer Andrews and Sylvia Andrews, was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] January 17, 1849.  He died Sunday, July 18, 1920 at the home of Ray Seeley near Coventry.  He woke Mrs. Andrews about 2 o’clock Wednesday morning complaining of his head.  It was soon evident that he was very sick.  When Dr. Evans of Guilford arrived he said Mr. Andrews was suffering from cerebral hemorrhage, or in other words apoplexy, and gave no encouragement, saying Mr. Andrews could live but a few hours.  He became unconscious and ceased to speak about 10 o’clock and never rallied to speak afterward.  His funeral was held at the Seeley home, Rev. R.B. Stratton officiating.  Burial in the family plot at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  His circle of friends was large having been a resident of Coventry all his life, and was well known in Afton and other adjoining towns.  The deceased is survived by his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia King of Afton and Essie Andrews of This place, one brother, Elmer of Bainbridge besides a number of nieces and nephews.  Those present from out of town were Jessie Church and sister of Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon of Yates, Mrs. Stratton and daughter of Canton, another sister of Mrs. Andrews.  [The Oxford Review-Times, July 30, 1920]

 

Died at the Plow.  The Bainbridge Republican says:  Word was received Tuesday of the death of Henry Nichols, whose home nearly all of his life was on his father’s farm in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He died at Bellfield, Va., being employed by Harvey Ireland on his farm in that place. According to report, Mr. Nichols was, on July 30, ploughing in a field, and as he did not appear at dinner someone went out to call him and found him dead at his post still grasping the plow handles.  It was thought he was affected with heart trouble.  He leaves one brother Fred F. Nichols, of West Bainbridge and two sisters Mrs. George W. Hickox of Afton, and Mrs. Sarah Rifenbark of Unadilla.  [Oxford Press, Aug. 16, 1901]

Fatal Gunning Accident.  A Coventry Young Man’s Arm Shattered.  Does not survive an operation.  This community [Coventryville, Chenango Co., NY] was shocked to her of the untimely death of Bert Snyder, a young man well along in his teens.  He and his brother William were hunting near Wilkins Settlement Saturday forenoon.  Bert was reaching down to pick up a rabbit just shot, when his gun in some way was discharged.  The charge entered his left arm tearing it to shreds.  The lad was able to walk to his home.  Dr. Hayes, of Afton, was summoned and saw that an amputation of the arm was necessary.  With the assistance of other surgeons the operation was performed, but the young man died from the shock and loss of blood Sunday morning.  He is survived by his parents, is brother and one sister, Mrs. Augustus Kingsley.  [The Oxford Times, Dec. 31, 1902]

 

John Robb, a former sheriff of Chenango County died at his home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday night, age 75 years.  Mr. Robb was elected sheriff in 1886 and served three years.  He was elected from the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], where he lived and where he returned with his family after his term expired.  But 24 years ago he came to Norwich and engaged in the carpentry business at which he was an expert.  He was a member of G.A.R. having served during the Civil War and being mustered out as 1st lieutenant of the 25th NY Cavalry.  He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Masonic fraternity.  Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Miss Hattie Robb, Miss Georgia Robb and Miss Lillian Robb; four sons, Ira, Arthur and James Robb of Norwich and John Robb of Middletown, as well as six brothers and two sisters, also survive.  Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock this afternoon.  Rev. A.R. Burke officiating, and burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]  [The Oxford Review-Times, Dec. 24, 1915]

Death of a Soldier:  The following communication from Lt. Lounsbery briefly recites a terrible accident which resulted in the death of Jotham Woods, of the10th N.Y. Cavalry on the 24th ult.

Warrenton Junction, Va

Editor of Times – Yesterday, at 7 A.M. in camp, Jotham Woods of Co. K, accidently shot himself with his own carbine while getting ready to move camp.  He took hold of the muzzle of his piece with his right hand in the stooping position and while drawing it towards him, the hammer caught and flew back on the cap causing a premature discharge of the contents of the gun, passing entirely through his right side, yet he lived along until 4 o’clock, this morning.at which time he died of his wounds. ….Yesterday at 5 a.m. Jotham Woods of our company who left Oxford last fall and pledged his all in the defense of the old flag, and has since, we have been here shown, the strongest attachment to the Union Cause and was justly entitled to the respect of his comrades for his steadfast devotion to the cause he had so heartily espoused, died of his wound.  His death was a sad blow to the company although there had been three previous deaths in the company.  They occurred in the Hospital and not in the company.  He was buried at sunset the 25th inst. in a pleasant place near a large cherry tree on an elevated mound near the Station, all the company being present.  The men would have subscribed $200 to send his remains home, yet the authorities would not allow it to be done.--Letter from “F” of 10th N.Y. Cavalry, Warrenton Junction, Va, Apr. 26, 1863  [Oxford Times, May 6, 1863]